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Bitkub deal likely to hurt small cryptocurrency operators

SCBx chief executive and chairman of the Executive Committee Arthid Nanthawithaya (right) and Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co Group chief executive and founder Jirayut Srupsrisopa. SCBx recently announced an investment in Bitkub by acquiring 51% of Bitkub’s total shares from Bitkub Capital Group Holdings, in a deal worth 17.8 billion baht.

SCBx Group’s acquisition of Bitkub looks likely to cause pain for small cryptocurrency operators as it may significantly boost the exchange’s market share, which currently stands at 90%, thanks to the bank’s large capital reserves and customer base.

Analysts expect SCBx to enjoy 1 billion baht in Bitkub profits during next year alone.

After the acquisition was announced, SCBx’s shares closed on Wednesday at 131.5 baht, up 1.15% on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, while…

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