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SCBX, Thailand\u2019s leading financial technology group, is accelerating its strategic mission to forge the financial foundation of the next generation. At Southeast Asia Blockchain Week 2026\u2014one of the region\u2019s most prominent blockchain gatherings\u2014SCBX unveiled its comprehensive vision and strategic roadmap. The group aims to develop a fully integrated digital financial ecosystem, seamlessly spanning infrastructure, assets, and real-world use cases to democratize access to next-generation financial services for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Assets: From Alternative Investment to Financial Infrastructure <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kaweewut Temphuwapat, Chief Innovation Officer of SCBX and Chief Executive Officer of SCB 10X<\/strong>, highlighted a fundamental structural shift in the global financial landscape. Digital assets have rapidly evolved past their initial status as an alternative investment class to become a core component of modern financial infrastructure. Currently, the global digital assets market has surged past USD 3 trillion, while annual stablecoin transaction volumes exceed USD 62 trillion\u2014a scale that now rivals the world\u2019s leading payment networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within this global transformation, the Asia-Pacific region continues to serve as a vital growth engine, hosting more than 350 million digital wallet users, which represents 43% of the global total. Southeast Asia, with Thailand at the forefront, ranks among the fastest-growing regions in digital asset adoption, reflecting a robust and sustained demand. Concurrently, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is gaining massive momentum; the market is projected to hit USD 23 trillion by 2030 and expand further to USD 88 trillion by 2035, signaling a permanent structural shift where a substantial portion of global assets will move on-chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Decade of Strategic Investment in Web3 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SCBX has firmly reinforced its position as an industry first mover through early and sustained investments in transformative technologies. For over 10 years, the Group has deliberately built foundational capabilities in the Web3 space, a journey that began with its early investment in Ripple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This strategic move laid the groundwork for Siam Commercial Bank\u2019s (SCB) cross-border remittance service via RippleNet on the SCB EASY application, facilitating faster and more efficient international transfers. To date, this service has processed over USD 9 trillion in cumulative transaction value across 27 corridors. This achievement demonstrates a tangible economic impact and marks a significant milestone in leveraging blockchain technology to enhance the speed and efficiency of financial services. Furthermore, through SCB 10X, SCBX has made strategic investments in leading global digital asset infrastructure providers\u2014including Fireblocks, Anchorage Digital, Nansen, and SBI Digital Markets\u2014deepening its long-term ecosystem capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to shaping the future of finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Three-Layer Strategy: SCBX\u2019s Blueprint for the Future of Finance <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of SCBX’s forward-looking vision lies a structured, three-layer model that systematically scales from foundational infrastructure to real-world financial applications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n