{"id":77285,"date":"2026-08-25T22:23:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T22:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/thailands-sec-seeks-comment-on-draft-regulations-for-crypto-etfs\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T22:23:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T22:23:36","slug":"thailands-sec-seeks-comment-on-draft-regulations-for-crypto-etfs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/thailands-sec-seeks-comment-on-draft-regulations-for-crypto-etfs\/","title":{"rendered":"Thailand&#8217;s SEC Seeks Comment on Draft Regulations for Crypto ETFs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"@container mb-[25px] rounded-sm overflow-clip py-0.5 pr-0.5 pl-2.5 bg-success-100\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-m overflow-clip rounded-[6px] !bg-success-10 p-3 @[420px]:p-m\">\n<h2 class=\"m-0 flex items-center gap-s text-[19px] !text-[#1c1c1c] md:text-[20px]\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 10\" fill=\"none\" class=\"shrink-0 text-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M1 1.5h14\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M1 8.5h10\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><span>Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"m-0 flex list-none flex-col gap-m pl-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 flex items-start gap-s !text-[#434248]\"><span class=\"mt-2 size-2 shrink-0 rounded-full bg-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><span class=\"text-body\">Thailand\u2019s SEC is seeking comments from the public concerning legitimate spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 flex items-start gap-s !text-[#434248]\"><span class=\"mt-2 size-2 shrink-0 rounded-full bg-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><span class=\"text-body\">Bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) funds will start the initial process, with altcoins to follow if funds meet criteria.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 flex items-start gap-s !text-[#434248]\"><span class=\"mt-2 size-2 shrink-0 rounded-full bg-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><span class=\"text-body\">The latest SEC press release from Thailand is more directed at retail investors than high-net-worth and institutional ones.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Thailand\u2019s Securities Authority Seeks Public Comments<\/h2>\n<p>Thailand is looking to forward new policy on digital currency ETFs and on Aug. 24, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.or.th\/EN\/Pages\/News_Detail.aspx?SECID=13237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thailand\u2019s SEC published an announcement<\/a> noting the regulator is seeking comments. The securities supervisory authority detailed that a digital currency ETF needs to be operated by a licensed asset management firm.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially, existing ETF rules, similar to what is already listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, apply to crypto funds. \u201cA crypto ETF must be established and managed by an asset management company (AMC) and comply with the regulatory framework generally applicable to ETFs, the requirements governing investment in digital assets by MFs, and additional investor protection measures,\u201d Thailand\u2019s SEC notice says.<\/p>\n<p>The commission detailed that bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) funds will be the first to be eligible. If the SEC is pleased with that outcome going forward, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/featured\/grayscales-zcash-etf-begins-trading-on-nyse-arca-with-spot-zec\/\">altcoin funds could follow in the future<\/a>. Initially, Thai regulators will not allow wrapped-style funds until later as well. The proposal discussed Thai-centric crypto funds and foreign ETFs as well, like Blackrock\u2019s IBIT. The requirements are not easy, and asset managers must showcase all of their operational arrangements.<\/p>\n<h2>SET Rules and the Difference Between the Latest Announcement and the ONE Bitcoin ETF<\/h2>\n<p>In terms of custody, Thailand\u2019s SEC seems to prefer domestic but foreign solutions that could qualify if \u201cnecessary and appropriate.\u201d This makes sure the securities regulator can watch what is going on from a closer perspective. Moreover, \u201ccrypto ETFs must be listed and traded exclusively on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET),\u201d the SEC\u2019s announcement explains.<\/p>\n<p>The press announcement is not Thailand\u2019s first time dipping its toes into this arena. Back in June 2024, Thailand\u2019s securities regulator <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/thailands-sec-approves-bitcoin-etf-fund-for-wealthy-investors\/\">approved the ONE Bitcoin ETF<\/a> (ONE-BTCETFOF-UI). That product only allowed the wealthy and institutional investors to leverage the ONE Bitcoin ETF. Additionally, that specific fund is sort of a wrapper that does not hold actual bitcoin.<\/p>\n<p>The latest announcement concerns legitimate spot bitcoin funds traded on SET and holding actual BTC under Thai financial laws. This opens the crypto ETF investment path to Thai retail.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/regulation-and-legal\/thailands-sec-seeks-comment-on-draft-regulations-for-crypto-etfs\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News ) Key Takeaways Thailand\u2019s SEC is seeking comments from the public concerning legitimate spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) funds will start the initial process, with altcoins to follow if funds meet criteria. 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