[Thailand SEC Proposes Amendments to Digital Asset Derivatives Business Rules, Allowing Existing Operators to Directly Apply for Licenses] According to an announcement by the Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission, the agency is revising licensing rules for digital asset derivatives trading businesses. The proposed amendments would allow digital asset operators to offer derivative contract services based on digital assets as underlying assets without the need to establish new companies. The aim is to promote the recognition of digital assets as an asset class and provide investors with additional risk hedging tools. The revisions require digital asset exchanges to establish appropriate conflict-of-interest prevention mechanisms when applying for derivatives business licenses, while also raising financial standards for derivatives exchanges and clearinghouses. The deadline for public consultation is May 20, 2026.