REGULATION | SEC Thailand Seeks Public Feedback on Draft Law to Permit Derivatives Products by Crypto Firms

Thailand’s securities regulator has proposed new rules that would allow cryptocurrency firms to offer futures products more directly as part of a broader effort to expand the country’s digital asset market while tightening oversight.

The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Thailand) said it is seeking public feedback on draft amendments that would permit licensed digital asset businesses to apply for derivatives licenses within their existing corporate structures removing the need to set up separate entities.

The move is expected to lower operational and regulatory barriers for crypto companies seeking to enter the derivatives market streamlining the process for offering futures tied to digital assets.

Under current rules, firms must establish standalone entities to conduct derivatives business, a requirement the regulator now aims to eliminate in order to improve efficiency and market access.

The proposal builds on earlier regulatory changes that recognized cryptocurrencies as eligible underlying assets for futures and options contracts, effectively integrating digital assets more deeply into Thailand’s financial system.

Despite easing entry requirements, SEC Thailand said the new framework would introduce stricter safeguards, including measures to manage conflicts of interest and enhance supervision of exchanges and clearing houses.

Officials added that the reforms are intended to give investors more tools for hedging and portfolio management while aligning Thailand’s derivatives market with international standards.

The proposal is open for public consultation until May 20 2026 after which industry feedback will be used to shape the final regulatory framework.

Thailand’s initiative comes amid a broader global push to expand crypto derivatives offerings as regulators and exchanges explore new products to meet growing investor demand.

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