Overview
- Cabinet approval reclassifies cryptocurrencies and carbon credits under the Derivatives Act, allowing futures and options tied to these assets.
- The SEC says it will amend derivatives licenses so digital‑asset operators can offer crypto‑linked contracts and will coordinate specifications with TFEX.
- Regulators plan supervisory standards for exchanges and clearing houses, including stricter custody, margining and disclosure requirements.
- Carbon credits are being reclassified to enable physically delivered carbon credit futures for Thai investors, according to reporting on the amendment.
- Officials have signaled crypto ETFs are planned this year, while market participants express strong interest and experts urge tighter capital safeguards to limit systemic risk.