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Thailand allows spot crypto ETFs, but approval this year uncertain

Thailand has implemented a framework allowing spot exchange-traded funds tied to bitcoin and ether, but no asset manager has submitted a formal application. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission said several firms asked for preliminary consultations, but none moved to the filing stage. The SEC said it was too early to judge whether the first ETF could be approved this year, adding the timing could vary depending on applicant readiness, regulatory review and investor protection requirements.