KASIKORNBANK FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATE reinforced its leadership in financial innovation at the global fintech event Money20/20, held from April 21–23, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, through vision-sharing sessions by its senior executives. Additionally, the announcement was made on the milestone success of Orbix Group in building a comprehensive digital asset ecosystem that spans all dimensions of use cases and setting key industry directions towards the financial infrastructure of the future.
Ms. Kattiya Indaravijaya, Chief Executive Officer of KASIKORNBANK (KBank), stated that Money20/20, a leading global fintech event, has selected Bangkok as its host city for the third time, reflecting its strong reputation as a regional hub for fintech growth in Asia. At the event, she delivered a keynote address titled “Technology, Trust, and the Future of Banking in Asia”, under the K Strategy 3+1 and Productivity framework, through which KBank places strong emphasis on harnessing the synergy of technology, trust, and collaboration across industry ecosystems, while operating within robust regulatory frameworks, to drive the financial system towards a sustainable future. She underscored that “trust and confidence” are critical enablers of transformation across Asia, aligning with KBank’s organizational culture as a key foundation. KBank remains committed to advancing innovation that can be scaled for real-world adoption, emphasizing that technology must go hand in hand with trust - an essential pillar in building a resilient and sustainable next-generation financial system.
KBank on the global stage: Advancing the future of finance, where technology must go hand in hand with trust
Mr. Rungruang Sukkirdkijpiboon, KBank President, stated that under the Bank’s vision of becoming a “Bank of Sustainability” and its customer-centric strategy, KBank is committed to delivering financial and investment solutions that precisely meet customer needs at the right moment. This is complemented by the continuous development of future-ready innovations that align with evolving customer behaviors and business dynamics. KBank has set key milestones for the future of financial services by integrating technology with trust, aiming to serve the needs of customers, investors, and capital markets in the new era. This includes comprehensive financial, investment, and fundraising solutions, seamless service experiences, and robust security standards as a core foundation. Key initiatives include the pilot of blockchain-based e-money services under the product name Q-money, designed to facilitate peer-to-peer transfers and cross-border payments via the Q Wallet by the KBank application. In addition, the Q-Bond project represents a financial innovation initiative that records bond data and calculates interest and principal payments on the Quarix Chain, integrating Q-money to enable settlement of bond value, interest, and principal. These developments reinforce KBank’s position as a leader in capital markets and financial innovation within the banking group. All initiatives are being conducted under the Regulatory Sandbox framework of the Bank of Thailand (BOT), with further discussions and regulatory approvals to be sought from relevant authorities prior to full-scale commercial launch in the future.
Orbix Group hails major breakthrough in digital asset ecosystem
Dr. Karin Boonlertvanich, Chairman of Orbix Group, participated in a panel discussion titled “How Digital Asset Ecosystems Will Redefine Money”. He shared a vision of the future financial system in which digital assets will play a central role as core infrastructure. He emphasized the development of a digital asset ecosystem that connects businesses, investors, and financial infrastructure, while driving forward financial innovation. A key initiative is the development of the Quarix Chain as a blockchain infrastructure to support next-generation financial innovations, such as money on blockchain and securities tokens. These advancements aim to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility across the financial system.
For Orbix Group, following the establishment of its business foundation last year, the Group has entered a full-scale expansion phase in 2026, aiming to drive broad-based growth. This expansion is being carried out in close coordination with relevant regulatory authorities, with ongoing consultations and licensing processes undertaken prior to commercial launch. This ensures that all services are transparent, secure, and fully compliant with regulatory requirements. At the same time, Orbix Group is advancing its digital asset ecosystem to support adoption at both national and regional levels, guided by three core strategic pillars:
- Expand RWA Tokenization: Scaling the tokenization of real-world assets into digital tokens, covering bonds, mutual funds, and alternative assets such as carbon credits.
- Acquire Mass Customer Base: Enhancing user experience through a Single KYC system and integrated platforms to enable seamless, end-to-end access, while improving market liquidity.
- Institutional-grade Digital Asset Services: Strengthening institutional capabilities in areas such as fund management and digital asset custody, supported by high-level security standards.
Orbix Group is advancing the development of a comprehensive digital asset ecosystem serving both retail (B2C) and corporate (B2B) customers through its affiliated companies, including Orbix Trade, Orbix Invest, Orbix Custodian, Orbix Technology and Innovation, and Kubix. The Group is focused on delivering practical, real-world solutions that span investment, payments, and fundraising across the digital landscape.
Orbix Group’s participation in Money20/20 this year not only reflects its readiness to lead in the digital asset space, but also underscores its role in driving the industry from concept to real-world implementation at the infrastructure level. Orbix Group believes that combining the strengths of financial institutions with blockchain technology will be a key foundation for building a next-generation financial system—one that is accessible, transparent, trustworthy, and capable of sustainable growth across the region.
In addition, Orbix Group has joined the establishment of the Thailand Federation of Digital Asset & Blockchain (TFDB) in collaboration with leading capital market players, including XSpring Asset Management, Asia Plus Securities, and KASIKORN SECURITIES, through the signing of a memorandum of agreement. This marks a significant collaboration among organizations across the capital markets, digital assets, and technology sectors, aimed at creating a platform for the exchange of knowledge, experience, and best practices to support the continued development of Thailand’s digital asset and blockchain industry.