Thailand's Bitcoin ETF Rules to Take Effect on October 16, Funds Must Maintain an Average Net Exposure of 80%

Odaily reports: Bitcoin News posted on X that the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has completed the formulation of Bitcoin ETF rules. The new regulations will take effect on October 16, with Bitcoin included as a qualifying asset in the first phase. Under the rules, relevant funds must maintain an average net exposure of at least 80% of net asset value in each fiscal year, custodians must be licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand, fund shares may only be traded on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, and securities firms may not provide margin financing. Thai mutual funds and private funds will be permitted to invest in locally listed cryptocurrency ETFs, but issuance and offering of depositary receipts related to overseas cryptocurrency ETFs will be prohibited initially.