Thailand SEC to launch tokenised securities trading platform
The platform will fully digitalise bond trading, covering settlement, registration, and payments.
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is launching a blockchain-based trading platform to enable securities companies to trade digital tokens. The move aims to enhance efficiency in the capital market and provide investors with broader access to tokenised securities.
According to the SEC, new regulations will facilitate the issuance and trading of electronic securities, including tokenised bonds and investment-focused digital assets. Four token projects have already been approved, with two more under review, particularly in green finance and investment-based initiatives.
The system will fully digitalise bond trading, covering settlement, investor registration, and payments. While specific blockchain networks were not disclosed, the SEC confirmed that interoperability standards will connect multiple chains in the future.
Thailand’s crypto landscape is shifting towards institutional markets, despite restrictions on crypto payments. The government is also exploring a stablecoin backed by government bonds, reflecting a cautious but progressive approach to digital assets.
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