Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public input on proposed changes to the criteria for selecting digital assets offered on local exchanges.
The revisions aim to keep regulations aligned with the evolving digital asset landscape, supporting innovation and utility while preserving investor protection.
The SEC Board approved the proposed updates at its June 2025 meeting.
The changes include adjustments to reflect new forms of digital asset use, innovation trends, and developments in the broader digital asset ecosystem.
The rules also continue to uphold safeguards against conflicts of interest, market manipulation, and unfair practices such as insider trading.
The SEC has previously enhanced these mechanisms to improve regulatory oversight.
Under the proposal, exchanges would be allowed to offer ready-to-use digital tokens or cryptocurrencies issued by the exchange itself or by related parties, provided these tokens are intended for use in blockchain-based transactions.
Exchanges would also need to disclose the names of individuals related to digital token issuers across all listings.
This information must be flagged in the SEC’s electronic reporting system using designated alerts, allowing the regulator to monitor and prevent insider trading.
For tokens already available on exchanges prior to the new rules taking effect, issuers will be required to provide this information within 90 days of the effective date.
Documents related to the proposed changes are available on the SEC website and Thailand’s central legal system portal.
Feedback can be submitted through these platforms or via email to kasidit@sec.or.th or thapanee@sec.or.th by 21 July 2025.
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