Thailand's SEC unveils a three-year strategic plan, introducing a regulatory framework for crypto ETFs.
TechFlame
2026-01-22 15:57
TechFlame2026-01-22 15:57
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TechFlame reports that the Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a three-year strategic plan, with key focuses including establishing a regulatory framework for crypto ETFs and promoting asset tokenization. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, Secretary-General of the Thai SEC, stated that the plan aims to develop digital assets into a formal investment category and enhance the competitiveness of the local market. According to the plan, the Thai SEC is expected to issue regulatory guidelines for crypto ETFs early this year and explore their issuance in the form of trusts. Meanwhile, the Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) is researching the launch of crypto futures trading. In terms of security regulation, the Thai SEC intercepted 47,692 crypto mule accounts used for scams in 2025 and handled over 12,000 investor inquiries. Currently, the Thai digital asset market is valued at approximately $3.19 billion, with a daily trading volume reaching $95 million. Additionally, the Thai government has approved an exemption from capital gains tax on crypto transactions conducted through authorized service providers between 2025 and 2029.