Thai fintech disruptors harness blockchain to challenge banking giants
April 21, 2025, 10:20 pm
Independent fintech players in Thailand are turning to blockchain innovation to sidestep the entrenched dominance of big banks and conglomerates. This David-versus-Goliath scenario in the financial sector signals a maverick shift, with scrappy startups aiming to rewrite the rules of the region’s competitive fintech map.
Some independent fintech players have turned to blockchain to stand apart from those deeply funded by Thai giants.
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