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Business · Cryptocurrency · published 2026-10-09 · via The Block

Thailand's securities watchdog finalizes rules for bitcoin and ether ETFs

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Thailand's SEC has introduced regulations for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds. The initial scope is restricted to products tied to bitcoin and ether. Custody, exposure, and trading requirements will begin on Oct. 16.

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Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has completed regulations for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds. The first phase is limited to products linked to bitcoin and ether, rather than a broader set of digital assets.

The framework includes requirements covering custody, exposure, and trading. These provisions are scheduled to begin on Oct. 16, marking the point when the rules move from finalization into implementation.

Context

The new ETF rules could affect Thai investors seeking regulated crypto exposure, as well as firms involved in custody and trading. By limiting the initial scope to bitcoin and ether, the framework may shape which products reach the market first. It could also influence how comfortably mainstream investors approach crypto-related assets, though risks and adoption patterns remain uncertain.

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