Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comment on proposed rule changes that would allow licensed digital asset firms to offer derivatives without creating separate entities.
The proposal would expand the country’s crypto derivatives market by building on earlier reforms that recognised digital assets as eligible underlying assets for futures contracts.
Regulators said the changes aim to lower entry barriers while strengthening oversight, enabling firms to operate within existing structures under stricter compliance requirements.
The SEC added that the reforms are designed to give investors more tools for hedging and portfolio management while aligning local derivatives standards with international practices.
Public consultation on the proposed framework will remain open until May 20, with industry feedback expected to shape the final rules.
The move comes as global crypto derivatives activity accelerates, with firms like Blockchain.com, Kraken and Coinbase expanding perpetual futures offerings and positioning for potential regulatory approval in the United States.
In parallel, Thailand is also considering tighter scrutiny of financial backers behind crypto firms, reflecting a broader push to balance market growth with investor protection.