Thailand SEC Seeks Public Opinion on Listing Standards for Tokens on Digital Asset Exchanges, Proposes to Relax Restrictions on Listing Tokens from Related Parties

According to reports, the Thailand SEC has announced the launch of a public consultation on the proposed revision of listing standards for tokens on digital asset exchanges, with the consultation period ending on July 21, 2025. Under the proposal, digital asset exchanges may list 'directly usable tokens or cryptocurrencies' issued by the exchange itself or its related parties for blockchain transactions, in order to encourage the listing of assets that meet innovation and application development.

The new regulations are expected to require exchanges to disclose information about the issuers' related parties and to mark risk warnings in the system to help regulatory agencies prevent insider trading. At the same time, exchanges are still required to establish regulatory mechanisms for conflict of interest prevention, market manipulation, and unfair trading practices. Listed tokens must supplement related information within 90 days of the rules taking effect.

This move is part of Thailand's strategy to attract international crypto businesses and establish itself as a regional financial center. Previously, the Thai government has decided to exempt capital gains tax on crypto trading for five years starting from 2024, which is expected to bring economic benefits of over $30.7 million. The government is also advancing a pilot project for crypto tourism payments in Phuket and considering opening Bitcoin spot ETFs to retail investors. (decrypt)

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