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Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox Launched By Thai SEC After Positive Feedback

By Alex Ioannou

Last Updated: Aug 13, 2024

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Thailand's regulatory sandbox period will last for 1 year but the SEC have confirmed that companies can seek to extend the period.
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Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox. The sandbox will be used to test crypto services in a controlled environment. The project aims to promote Web3 innovation in Thailand.

Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox Live From August 2024

The regulatory sandbox officially went live on 9 August 2024 in Bangkok and is set to promote six specific crypto-related services. The six eligible digital asset-related services are:

  • Digital Asset Exchange
  • Digital Asset Broker
  • Digital Asset Dealer
  • Digital Asset Fund Manager
  • Digital Asset Advisor,
  • and Digital Asset Custodial Wallet Provider

The Thai SEC is now accepting applications from interested participants.

The regulator announced, “Interested parties are welcome to participate in the sandbox to test their digital assets-related services, promoting innovative development in the capital market under a framework of flexible regulation.”

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Thai SEC Receives Positive Public Feedback On Sandbox

The Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox was approved by the SEC in March this year. Later, in May, they held a public hearing to gather feedback. The majority of responses were in support of the principles and proposed regulatory changes.

The regulatory body will consider the participants qualifications in various areas. These include capital adequacy, work systems, management structure, and conditions for relevant operations under the Sandbox to ensure that the participants are well prepared to provide services within the Sandbox framework.

Participants must also specify the specific scope of services for the Sandbox to reduce risks and widespread impacts that may occur during the Sandbox period of no longer than one year as from the approval date. Nevertheless, upon expiration of the Sandbox period, the participants may request an extension for their service testing period.

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Alex Ioannou
Alex Ioannou
On-Chain Journalist

Chasing dreams under the Cypriot sun, Alex is an up-and-coming writer focusing on the more degen side of the crypto market. Always on the lookout for the next hot narrative, meme coin pump, or meta trend. Alex has been actively... Read More

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