Thailand SEC Launches Consultation on New Crypto Listings Rules

Highlights:

• Thailand SEC opens public consultation to revise rules for selecting digital tokens listed on local exchanges.
• New crypto listing rules will require disclosures and alerts to prevent insider trading and manage conflicts.
• The government waives crypto tax for five years as part of a plan to grow the digital economy and attract investment.

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has opened a public consultation to review how digital assets are listed on local exchanges. The announcement came in today, with the comment period running until July 21. The SEC said the revisions aim to improve how exchanges select digital tokens. It is also aimed at balancing the process with the industry development without sacrificing investor protection.

Thai SEC seeks to revise crypto listing rules on exchanges

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has started a public consultation process to revise the cryptocurrency listing standards on local exchanges, The Block reported. The proposed amendments include…

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This action was per a resolution made in a June 2025 meeting of the SEC Board. The board resolved that the existing criteria for choosing digital assets also required an overhaul to reflect the prevailing developments in the market. According to the SEC, the updates will allow the listing of digital tokens that are ready for use. These may include tokens issued by exchanges or related parties, especially if they support blockchain activities.

The SEC stated that the changes will support the development of Thailand’s digital asset ecosystem. It will also focus on ensuring that tokens listed on exchanges are of targeted quality in terms of innovation and operability. The review procedure forms part of greater efforts to enhance transparency and control in digital asset services within the country.

Proposed Crypto Listings Rules Target Utility Tokens and Insider Risk

The draft proposal by the SEC centers on enabling exchanges to list utility tokens and cryptocurrencies designed by the exchanges or related parties. These tokens are required to be operational and directly helpful in supporting blockchain transactions. The change would assist exchanges in providing assets with practical applications and still safeguard market participants.

Moreover, the SEC will demand increased exchange transparency. The proposed rules require platforms to reveal the identity of persons associated with every listed token. Such disclosures would apply to any individual who contributes to the issuance or management of the token, such as developers or company executives. This data would enable the SEC to track potential conflicts of interest more efficiently.

The commission recommended a new set of reporting requirements to include digital asset exchanges. In this system, warning symbols would be shown besides tokens associated with related parties. These alerts will enable the SEC to detect suspicious activity and discourage insider trading. In the case of already listed tokens, the SEC has given issuers 90 days to adjust to the disclosure rule after its implementation.

Broader Push to Attract Crypto Investment and Build a Regional Hub

The proposed listing changes are part of Thailand’s broader strategy to grow its digital economy. The government has just established a five-year exemption on capital gains tax whenever one sells cryptocurrency. This is payable on transactions that occur on licensed digital asset platforms between the current year and 2029.

Thailand is also testing new uses for crypto through tourism pilots in Phuket. Tourists may soon be able to make payments using digital currencies. At the same time, authorities are considering whether to allow spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds for retail investors. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said the government wants to make Thailand a global financial center.