Thailand's Fintech Shakeup: Crypto Grabs, AI Agents Paying Bills, Wise Crashes the Party
Your next Bangkok cab ride might get booked — and paid — by an AI agent. Meanwhile, remittances home could slash fees, but a media firm's crypto bet smells like hype.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- DV8's Rakkar buy turns ad agency into crypto custodian contender — risky pivot with regulatory tailwinds. 𝕏
- Mastercard-Krungthai AI agent pays for Thai airport rides: flashy pilot, trust hurdles ahead. 𝕏
- Wise grabs five Thai licenses for wallets/transfers: remittance fees set to drop for expats and tourists. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Finovate
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