Why did Thailand's SEC file a complaint against Bitkub?

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission alleged Bitkub Capital Group Holdings failed to promptly disclose a cyberattack that resulted in losses of about $47 million.

What happened in the Bitkub cyberattack?

The regulator said the incident involved company funds rather than customer assets and caused losses of about $47 million.

What has Bitkub said about the allegations?

Bitkub said it cooperated fully with the investigation and disagrees with the regulator's allegations.

What happens next in the case?

Thailand's SEC has referred the complaint to the Economic Crime Suppression Division for investigation and possible legal proceedings.

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Thailand SEC files complaint over Bitkub hack disclosure

Written by Mahathir BayenaPublished Jul 28, 2026, 2:50 AM

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub Capital Group Holdings and its chief executive.
The regulator alleges the company failed to promptly disclose a cyberattack that caused losses of about $47 million.
Bitkub said it has fully cooperated with authorities and disagrees with the allegations.

Bitkub Capital Group Holdings is facing a criminal complaint after Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission alleged the company failed to promptly disclose a cyberattack that resulted in losses of about $47 million.

The regulator said the alleged delay breached disclosure rules designed to ensure investors receive material information in a timely manner.

"Bitkub has fully cooperated with the SEC throughout the investigation and respectfully disagrees with the allegations," the company said.

Thailand's SEC has referred the matter to the Economic Crime Suppression Division for further investigation and possible legal action.

Bitkub said customer assets were not affected because the incident involved company funds.

The complaint highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of how cryptocurrency exchanges report cybersecurity incidents and other material events to investors.