Thai securities regulator that published the draft spot Bitcoin and Ether ETF rules and set the September 20, 2026 comment deadline.
US bitcoin and ether ETFs shed about $965 million in two sessions as ether funds logged an eighth straight day of redemptions. Most of Thursday's selling sat in Fidelity's FBTC and BlackRock's ETHA, consistent with a few large holders trimming positions.
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Thailand's SEC finalized rules letting passive Bitcoin and Ether ETFs list only on the Stock Exchange of Thailand from Oct. 16, 2026. Every fund must keep at least 80% average exposure to one coin, so managers will compete mostly on cost and approval speed.
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The consultation principles approved on September 3 also bar transfers to any wallet not verified as the customer's own, and they scale each customer's limit to verified income. Comments close on September 25, 2026.
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The finalized Travel Rule takes effect on 27 February 2027. Its hardest duty is proving that the venue at the other end is properly authorized, since undocumented transfers will not move after that date.
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Thailand's SEC wants spot ETFs that hold only Bitcoin or Ether, keep 80% exposure to a single coin, and custody assets onshore. The comment period is where the terms get set.
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