SEC Opens Public Hearing on Crypto ETF Regulations in Thailand

MGR Online•Economy•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public feedback on the establishment and supervision of crypto ETFs in Thailand and the qualifications of foreign digital asset custodians.

•The SEC is opening a public hearing on crypto ETF regulations and DA Custodian qualifications until September 20, 2026.
•Crypto ETFs must be managed by asset management companies and follow general ETF and digital asset fund rules.
•In the initial phase, the SEC will allow investments only in Bitcoin and Ethereum.
•Crypto ETFs will be traded exclusively on the stock exchange.

Overview

•The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public opinions on draft announcements regarding the establishment and supervision of crypto ETFs in Thailand.
•The public hearing period for these regulations is open until September 20, 2026.
•The SEC previously held a public hearing from April to May 2026, where most respondents agreed with the proposed direction.
•The SEC requires crypto ETFs to be managed by asset management companies and operate using passive management to track the price of the invested cryptocurrency.
•Crypto ETFs must maintain a crypto net exposure in a single currency averaging at least 80 percent of the Net Asset Value (NAV) per accounting year.
•The SEC stipulates that crypto ETFs must primarily use DA Custodians under SEC supervision, though the SEC may permit foreign DA Custodians if deemed necessary.
•Digital asset fund managers (DA fund managers) must be appointed as the parties responsible for managing digital asset investments for mutual funds.
•Interested parties can submit feedback via the SEC website or specified email addresses until September 20, 2026.

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Key Entities

Organization

Securities and Exchange Commission(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกำกับหลักทรัพย์และตลาดหลักทรัพย์)ℹ️

The regulatory body opening public hearings on crypto ETF and DA Custodian regulations in Thailand.

SEC(ก.ล.ต.)

The abbreviated name of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Asset Management Company(บริษัทหลักทรัพย์จัดการกองทุน)

The entity required to manage crypto ETFs in Thailand.

Stock Exchange(ตลาดหลักทรัพย์)ℹ️

The venue where crypto ETFs will be registered and traded.

Law

Securities and Exchange Act 1992(พระราชบัญญัติหลักทรัพย์และตลาดหลักทรัพย์ พ.ศ. 2535)

The law under which DA Custodians or other digital asset businesses can register as crypto ETF supervisors.