Thai regulators fine Bitkub executive for insider trading

Samret Wajanasathian charged for trades linked to crypto platform's failed sale

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Bitkub said it would appeal the action against Samret and that he would continue to perform his duties as chief technology officer. © Reuters

FRANCESCA REGALADO, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- An executive of Thai cryptocurrency exchange group Bitkub has been fined for insider trading related to a failed acquisition by the country's oldest bank, regulators announced on Tuesday.

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