Thailand’s SEC to Issue Guidelines for Launching Cryptocurrency ETFs

• Thailand’s SEC expands digital asset regulation
• Crypto futures trading is planned to launch on TFEX.
• The regulator will also tighten oversight of financial influencers.

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Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced an update to its regulatory framework for digital assets. Local media report this, citing representatives of the regulator.

SEC Deputy Secretary-General Jomkwan Kongsakul said the agency will issue official guidelines for launching cryptocurrency ETFs in early 2026. The product has already been approved, and investment and operational rules are currently being developed, the statement said.

The SEC plans to allow trading of crypto futures on the Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX). Additionally, the launch of the country’s first “green” token is expected to support sustainable financing and investments related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.

The regulator also drew attention to people connected to cryptocurrencies. In particular, the SEC recommends that investors with a high risk tolerance allocate up to 5% of their portfolio to digital assets — with diversification in mind. 

As for influencers, the SEC plans to clearly separate the dissemination of facts from investment advice: factual information does not require a license, while recommendations to buy assets may only be provided by licensed advisers or brokers.

Another step was the regulator’s cooperation with the Bank of Thailand to create a sandbox for tokenization. The SEC believes tokenization will lower barriers for retail investors and stimulate the economy.

Previously, we reported that Thailand will set up a “data bureau” to track suspicious financial flows.