Thailand’s SEC is preparing rules to bring hidden funders of crypto businesses under its major-shareholder regime and tougher AML standards, while also signaling broader access to Bitcoin-linked derivatives and ETFs.
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing new rules that would subject hidden or indirect funders of crypto companies to its major-shareholder regulatory framework, expanding oversight of who ultimately finances digital asset businesses. The planned measures would also tighten anti-money laundering requirements. At the same time, the regulator is opening the door to Bitcoin-linked derivatives and exchange-traded funds, indicating a parallel approach of stricter supervision alongside broader access to regulated crypto investment products.