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Thailand Sets Regulatory Rules for Ether and Bitcoin ETFs Starting October 16
A newly finalized framework from Thai regulators will allow passive single-asset funds tracking Ether and Bitcoin to operate once rules take effect.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand announced 11 notifications on October 8 to establish the country's first regulatory regime for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds. Set to become effective on October 16, 2026, the initial rules permit only funds tied to Ether and Bitcoin, deliberately excluding broader index baskets and other digital tokens.
The framework mandates that qualifying products must be passively managed and allocate an average net exposure of at least 80% of their net asset value to a single crypto asset over each financial year. The SEC has also established strict parameters regarding custody, portfolio construction, exchange listings, and investor financing terms.
Regulators clarified that the mid-October start date marks the formal enactment of the legal standards rather than the start of trading. As of October 9, no ETF issuers or trading tickers had been authorized, meaning actual product launches will occur at a later, unconfirmed date.
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