Pornanong Budsaratragoon, secretary-general of the Thailand SEC, confirmed that her agency is working with other regulators to draft new rules that will allow local mutual funds and financial institutions to issue these ETFs. The plan builds on Thailand’s earlier steps to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs, which have already attracted strong investor interest.
Expanding Access to Digital Assets
ETFs make investing in complex assets simpler. Instead of buying cryptocurrencies directly, investors can purchase ETF shares that track the price of those assets. This method reduces risks tied to private wallets and unregulated exchanges while offering a familiar format for traditional investors.
Thailand’s upcoming ETF expansion could include tokens linked to Ethereum or other blockchain networks that power decentralized finance (DeFi) and smart contracts. By giving investors exposure to a wider set of assets, regulators hope to balance innovation with investor protection.
🇹🇭 Global Corner Snapshot: Thailand
Thailand’s SEC will expand crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin — new funds could launch early 2026.
• ETFs may include Ethereum, Solana, or baskets of coins
• Goal: safe, regulated products for local investors
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The SEC’s proactive stance mirrors similar steps taken globally. For example, in the United States, the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in early 2024 sparked billions of dollars in trading volume within weeks. That success signaled a broader trend: traditional finance is increasingly open to digital assets when the right guardrails are in place. Thailand aims to follow that same playbook, adapting it for local markets.
More About Crypto ETFs
Cardano may soon join the growing list of digital assets with their own exchange‑traded funds. Nate Geraci, President of NovaDius Wealth Management, revealed that multiple ETF filings for $ADA, $HBAR, $SOL, and $XRP are already in progress.
BREAKING NEWS:
CARDANO ETF WILL BE APPROVED IN Q4 😱😱
NovaDius Wealth Management President @NateGeraci reveals multiple ETF filings for $ADA, $HBAR, $SOL, and $XRP, with expectations that a standardized crypto framework will arrive within two months.
Will $ADA ETFs trigger… pic.twitter.com/MSDCWtIkhr
— Mintern (@MinswapIntern) August 13, 2025
He expects a standardized crypto ETF framework to be finalized within the next two months, paving the way for official approval in Q4‑2025. This move would mark a major step toward mainstream adoption, giving investors regulated, convenient access to top blockchain assets through traditional markets.