Crypto exchange Zipmex suspends trading activity in Thailand

cointelegraph.com:

Cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex has announced it is taking immediate action by suspending all digital asset trading in Thailand as part of its efforts to comply with regulations.

According to a statement issued on November 25, Zipmex has opted to temporarily halt its operations to align with regulatory requirements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Thailand:

Additionally, the statement emphasized that following the year-end, customers must directly contact the exchange if they wish to withdraw funds or assets.

“After January 31, 2024, when the company suspends withdrawals through the website and mobile application, customers are required to contact Customer Support for withdrawals,” the statement noted. 

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This follows a series of reported challenges for Zipmex in recent times. 

On April 18, Cointelegraph reported that Zipmex has had a delay in paying its customers due to an attempt to "maximize returns for customers."

The exchange requested another extension that would allow for a longer moratorium on its debt in Singapore amid the firm's liquidity issues. 

Meanwhile, on January 10, Zipmex was the focus of a new probe by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand for a breach of new local rules.

On January 11, Zipmex was reportedly just given one day to admit or deny to the SEC if it had been operating as a digital asset fund manager without permission. 

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