Thailand Takes a Key Step in Cryptocurrency Regulation. The Thai Cabinet has approved significant amendments to the Derivatives Act, officially including cryptocurrencies within the scope of regulated derivative underlying assets. This means that crypto assets will be recognized as compliant financial instruments within Thailand’s capital market framework, suitable for hedging, pricing, and structured transactions.
Pornanong Budsaratragoon, Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand, stated that this move will broaden investment options, strengthen risk management mechanisms, and promote higher transparency and diversification in the market. Regulators also indicated that subsequent rules will be drafted to adjust derivative licensing systems, allowing digital asset-related institutions to offer contract products linked to cryptocurrencies, while simultaneously reviewing standards for trading, clearing, and risk control.
According to plans, the SEC will coordinate with the Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) to develop contract details better aligned with the volatility characteristics of digital assets, avoiding mismatches between traditional derivative risk control frameworks and crypto asset risks. Industry experts generally believe this will open up space for a “compliant crypto derivatives market” and “institutional-grade crypto hedging tools.”
Policy strategist and founder of Gather Beyond, Pichapen Prateepavanich, pointed out that this legislative update essentially “aligns regulation with market realities.” She believes that if the structural design is reasonable, crypto derivatives can improve liquidity, support hedging, and attract institutional funds. Otherwise, the market will remain low in depth and highly volatile. However, she also emphasized that if information disclosure and capital adequacy standards are not met, systemic risks could still be amplified.
Looking back, since the introduction of the Emergency Decree on Digital Asset Business in 2018, Thailand has gradually built a regulatory system centered on licensing, enforcement, and investor protection. In recent years, this has expanded to include stablecoins, digital asset funds, tokenized assets, and plans for crypto ETFs. The upgrade of derivatives legislation is seen as a key milestone in fully integrating digital assets into Thailand’s formal financial system.
In a global context where many countries remain cautious about crypto derivatives, Thailand’s move may enhance its strategic position in Asian digital financial regulation.
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