KuCoin turns Thai government bonds into digital gold

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Picture this, the usual stodgy government bond, wearing black-tie and sitting behind velvet ropes, suddenly stepping out to dance with the cool kids, crypto tokens.

That’s exactly what Thailand’s Ministry of Finance just pulled off, and KuCoin’s front and center, is the guest star.

International markets

Thailand launched the G-Token, officially Government Digital Bond, a first-of-its-kind tokenized government security program worth about $153 million.

Now, these ain’t your run-of-the-mill cryptocurrencies.

Nope. These G-Tokens are government-backed securities, real-deal assets, offering both principal and interest payments, wrapped tight under Thai law.

Think of it as a bond with a blockchain suit, slick, secure, and surprisingly accessible.

KuCoin, not new to the game but stepping up its prime-time role, was picked as the official crypto exchange partner by Thailand’s Ministry of Finance.

Alongside big players like XSpring Digital, SIX Network, and Krungthai XSpring, KuCoin Thailand, its locally regulated arm is handling everything from subscriptions to bond redemptions and trading listings.

They’re even tasked with pushing the program beyond Thai borders, aiming to drag international markets into this new initiative.

Interest rates at historic lows

And you know what’s really juicy? Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira revealed these G-Tokens offer interest rates that outshine traditional bank deposits.

And with a stunningly low entry point, just $3, retail investors get a VIP pass to a realm traditionally reserved for the fat cats and institutional sharks.

It’s like finally getting the keys to the exclusive country club everyone else talked about but couldn’t enter.

Since Thailand greenlit this tokenized bond idea back in May, the program’s been designed to tear down old barriers, making it easier for everyday savers to invest in government debt.

The Public Debt Management Office’s director, Patchara Anuntasilpa, said it’s about opening doors wider than ever before, an especially sweet deal with domestic interest rates hanging around historic lows.

Government-backed finance

Now, KuCoin CEO BC Wong put it in perspective, saying this collaboration bridges traditional finance with the crypto world, blending old-school security with new-school innovation.

What we’re watching here? A big moment for tokenized government securities, a bold stunt that redefines how public debt can meet the digital age.

It’s a democratic shift for investors craving better returns and more say in government-backed finance.


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András Mészáros
Written by András Mészáros
Cryptocurrency and Web3 expert, founder of Kriptoworld
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With years of experience covering the blockchain space, András delivers insightful reporting on DeFi, tokenization, altcoins, and crypto regulations shaping the digital economy.

📅 Published: August 28, 2025 • 🕓 Last updated: August 28, 2025
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