Bitget is evaluating local operating capabilities across Southeast Asia to participate long-term in markets with developing digital asset frameworks

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Acquiring a licensed local entity provides Bitget a regulated operational foundation in Thailand rather than building a new platform from scratch or operating an unlicensed foreign service

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen stated on October 20, 2026 that building a market presence requires local expertise, regulatory understanding, and long-term commitment

Bitget announced a proposed transaction to acquire Bangkok-based digital asset exchange and brokerage GMO-Z.com Cryptonomics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. through its interest in BTGT Management (Thailand) Ltd.

Under the proposed acquisition of GMO-Z.com Cryptonomics, parent company GMO Internet, Inc. and GMO-Z.com Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd. will transfer their entire shareholding in GMO-Z.com Cryptonomics to BTGT Management (Thailand) Ltd.

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GMO-Z.com Cryptonomics operates Z.com EX, which launched in February 2021 and is registered on Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission list of licensed digital asset exchange operators

Completion of Bitget's proposed acquisition of GMO-Z.com Cryptonomics and Bitget's subsequent platform launch in Thailand are subject to obtaining regulatory approval for the change of control from Thai authorities

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