What is an agentic transaction?

It's when AI agents handle tasks like booking and paying for you, using secure tokens — think your digital sidekick settling the tab without touching your card.

DV8 Rakkar Digital acquisition details?

DV8's buying all shares for up to $3M investment, targeting Rakkar's $700M custody ops to build regulated crypto infrastructure in Thailand.

Wise new services in Thailand?

With five licenses, Wise now offers e-money, transfers, FX — first non-bank to unlock full cross-border payments here.

🔗 Crypto & DeFi

Thailand's Fintech Circus: Crypto Grabs, AI Agents, and Wise's License Blitz

Picture a Bangkok ad agency diving headfirst into crypto custody. That's Thailand's fintech scene right now—equal parts bold and bonkers.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

Bangkok skyline overlaid with crypto coins, AI agents, and payment flows

⚡ Key Takeaways

DV8, an ad agency, pivots to crypto via Rakkar acquisition—high risk, high reward? 𝕏
Mastercard's AI agent payments hit Thailand; neat pilot, but real-world hurdles loom. 𝕏
Wise secures rare five licenses, positioning for Thailand's remittance and wallet boom. 𝕏

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Elena Vasquez

Senior editor and generalist covering the biggest stories with a sharp, skeptical eye.

#Thailand fintech #Wise Thailand licenses #agentic payments #agentic transactions #digital asset custody #digital assets custody

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Originally reported by Finovate

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