Thailand's SEC publishes crypto ETF framework, BTC and ETH only, effective October 16
- —The 11 notifications take effect on October 16, 2026
- —Only BTC and ETH are eligible at launch, funds are passive
- —Funds must hold at least 80% of NAV in a single asset on average
- —Trading is restricted to the SET; margin loans and foreign ETF intermediation are banned
Why it matters: Thailand opens a domestic spot crypto ETF market, widening institutional access in Asia after Hong Kong's 2024 launch.
Source: BITTIMES