SEC Paves Way for Thai Crypto ETF Investment

Prachachat•Economy•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The SEC is seeking public opinion on regulations to allow asset management companies to establish Crypto ETFs investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum.

•The SEC is opening public hearings for draft regulations on establishing and supervising Crypto ETFs in Thailand.
•Initial Crypto ETFs will be limited to investments in Bitcoin and Ethereum and must be traded on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
•Public feedback on the draft regulations is open until September 20, 2026.

•The SEC is opening public hearings for draft regulations that allow asset management companies to establish Crypto ETFs investing in digital assets.
•For the initial phase, the SEC has specified that Crypto ETFs may invest in Bitcoin and Ethereum.
•Crypto ETFs must have a Crypto Net Exposure in any single cryptocurrency averaging at least 80% of the NAV within an accounting year.
•The SEC requires business operators to provide knowledge on product risks and obtain investor confirmation of risk understanding before trading begins.
•The SEC requires Crypto ETFs to primarily use DA Custodian services under the supervision of the SEC in Thailand.
•The SEC currently allows mutual funds and private funds to invest only in foreign Crypto ETFs, but plans to adjust rules to allow investment in Thai-established Crypto ETFs.
•In the initial phase, the SEC will not permit the issuance or sale of alternative products referencing foreign Crypto ETFs, such as DRs.
•The SEC is accepting public comments on the draft regulations until September 20, 2026.

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Securities and Exchange Commission(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกำกับหลักทรัพย์และตลาดหลักทรัพย์)ℹ️

The regulatory body opening public hearings for draft regulations on Crypto ETFs in Thailand.

SEC(ก.ล.ต.)

The regulatory body supervising Crypto ETFs and DA Custodians in Thailand.

Stock Exchange of Thailand(ตลาดหลักทรัพย์ฯ)ℹ️

The exchange where Thai-established Crypto ETFs will be registered and traded.

Asset Management Company(บริษัทหลักทรัพย์จัดการกองทุน)

The entity responsible for managing Crypto ETFs and ensuring readiness in personnel and systems.

AMC(บลจ.)

The entity that manages Crypto ETFs under general ETF and digital asset investment fund rules.