Thailand puts digital assets on a firmer footingThailand's expansion of derivative markets to include digital assets and carbon credits is a critical step, transforming crypto from a standalone investment product to a regulated asset class, says the SEC. AFPThailand's expansion of the derivatives market to include digital assets and carbon credits is a positive move that will put the country at the forefront of Southeast Asia's digital economy, says the Thai unit of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. On Tuesday the cabinet approved the Finance Ministry's proposal for digital assets such as Bitcoin to be used as underlying assets in the derivatives and capital markets. The move aims to modernise Thailand's derivatives market in line with international standards, while strengthening regulatory oversight and investor protection. "The expansion of permissible goods and variables is designed to support emerging asset classes such as digital assets, allowing them to serve as underlying products in the derivatives market," she said.

Source: Bangkok Post February 11, 2026 22:47 UTC