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Thailand issues a framework for domestic crypto ETFs

Rules announced on 8 October have a stated effective date of 16 October and initially cover Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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Key facts

  • The SEC issued eleven related notifications.
  • Funds must follow a passive single-asset strategy.
  • Exchange listing and custody safeguards apply.

The framework

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission announced rules for domestic crypto exchange-traded funds, fund-management delegation and eligible fund supervisors. Crypto ETFs must maintain average net exposure of at least 80% of net asset value to a single cryptoasset over each accounting year.

The framework requires listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand and custody through regulated digital-asset custodians. Securities firms may not provide margin loans to buy these ETFs.

Rules versus a product launch

The announcement describes a regulatory framework, including investor education and risk acknowledgement. It does not name a newly launched fund or report investor inflows. Approval of the framework should therefore be distinguished from the separate establishment and trading of a particular ETF.

Primary sources

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  1. Thailand SEC — Regulatory framework for crypto ETFs in Thailand

Source links checked 16 Oct 2026

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