Michael Pearl interviews Noratip Dhanasarnsilp, the Chief Risk and Internal Control Officer of Bitkub - Thailand's largest centralized crypto exchange.
They discuss Noratip's journey from IT security at Deloitte to leading risk management at Bitkub, the company's mission to democratize finance, and the growing Thai crypto landscape.
Noratip elaborates on the importance of building a proprietary blockchain, the various risks associated with centralized exchanges, and the measures Bitkub takes to combat fraud and financial crimes.
The conversation also touches on collaboration with telecom companies and banks to enhance security and compliance in the crypto space, as well as the evolving regulatory landscape in Thailand.
Topics:(01:37) Noratip's Journey to Bitkub
(03:49) The Thai Crypto Landscape
(06:55) User Base and Expansion Plans
(08:12) Building a Proprietary Blockchain
(09:42) Understanding Risk Management
(13:41) Centralized Exchange vs. DeFi Risks
(15:59) Addressing Fraud and Money Laundering
(20:46) Handling Illicit Funds
(23:49) The Role of Money Mules
(28:32) Collaboration with Banks and Telecoms
(30:51) Consumer Protection in Thailand
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