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Thailand has officially approved the launch of its first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking a major move towards regulated cryptocurrency investment in the country.
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has endorsed asset manager One Asset Management (ONEAM) to introduce the Bitcoin ETF, as reported by Bitcoin Magazine. The ONE Bitcoin ETF Fund will be available for subscription between May 31 and June 6.
According to the Thai SEC's regulations, this ETF will be limited to wealthy and institutional investors. This decision follows the regulator's recent amendment of local guidelines in April to permit restricted Bitcoin ETFs targeting professional investors.
ONEAM plans to invest the fund in 11 major global Bitcoin funds to ensure adequate liquidity and security. The company stated that the ETF provides exposure to Bitcoin within a regulated framework, addressing risks such as theft associated with direct ownership.
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While ONEAM has secured approval, Thai firm MFC Asset Management is still awaiting regulatory clearance for its own planned Bitcoin ETF product. Both offerings will be private and available only to qualified investors.
Thailand's move mirrors the actions of the US SEC, which approved several Bitcoin ETFs this January, sparking increased interest. Other jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK, have since followed by issuing spot Bitcoin ETFs or similar products.
The introduction of these ETFs provides professional investors and institutions with an easy, regulated way to gain exposure to Bitcoin's price movements without needing to handle the cryptocurrency directly. This development better accommodates the investment preferences of these groups.
By approving a Bitcoin ETF, Thailand's regulators are acknowledging the growing demand from local institutions to include Bitcoin in their investment portfolios. This move could pave the way for broader mainstream adoption once public offerings become available.




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