The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC) has initiated a public discussion on a draft of new requirements for the listing of digital assets on the country’s cryptocurrency exchanges. This initiative aims to enhance market transparency and secure transactions involving tokens created by the exchanges or related parties.
This is reported by Finway
Main Changes for Exchanges and Investors
According to the proposed rules, exchanges will be allowed to list so-called “ready-to-use” tokens or cryptocurrencies of their own issuance only if they comply with strict disclosure requirements. In particular, platforms must disclose information about individuals associated with token issuers and implement warning labels in their reports to prevent insider trading and other unfair practices.
The SEC emphasizes the importance of maintaining effective market oversight mechanisms. Specifically, this involves preventing conflicts of interest, manipulation in the digital asset market, and other dishonest activities.
“The SEC Board decided at a meeting in June 2025 to review the criteria for selecting digital assets eligible for trading on exchanges, in accordance with the current context of the digital asset industry,” the regulator stated.
Deadlines and Strategic Perspectives
The public discussion on the new requirements for listing digital assets will continue until July 21, 2025. For tokens that are already in circulation, a 90-day transition period is provided, during which exchanges must submit the necessary information to comply with the updated standards.
These changes are part of a broader government strategy to develop Thailand’s digital economy and the country’s intention to become an international crypto hub. Recently, the government has also abolished the capital gains tax on cryptocurrency transactions for five years, expecting an economic impact of at least 1 billion baht (approximately $30.7 million).
Additionally, Thailand is preparing pilot projects for the use of crypto payments in the tourism sector, particularly in Phuket, and is considering the possibility of allowing tourists to pay for goods and services with crypto cards. Separately, the Ministry of Finance plans to issue a new digital asset, the G-Token, worth 5 billion baht (about $150 million).