The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has initiated a public consultation on newly proposed criteria for listing digital assets on licensed exchanges, marking a significant step toward enhancing investor protection in the growing cryptocurrency market.
Objectives of the New Listing Criteria
Announced in June 2025, the consultation seeks feedback on guidelines aimed at refining the screening and approval process for digital assets. A key focus is on limiting the listing of certain types of tokens deemed high-risk or lacking clear utility, such as meme tokens, fan tokens, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with speculative value.
Consultation Process and Participation
The SEC encourages market participants, including exchanges, token issuers, and the general public, to submit their opinions and suggestions during the consultation period, which runs until July 22, 2025. Comments can be submitted through the SEC’s official website.
Global Trends in Digital Asset Regulation
This initiative aligns with global trends where regulatory bodies are increasing oversight of digital assets to ensure market integrity. If implemented, the new guidelines will reshape how cryptocurrencies are listed and traded in Thailand, potentially influencing regional standards in Southeast Asia.
The introduction of new digital asset listing criteria by the SEC of Thailand will be an important step toward stricter regulation of the cryptocurrency market, which may positively impact investor protection and improve transparency.
