Odaily Planet Daily News: The Thai SEC has announced the launch of a public consultation on the proposed amendments to the token listing standards for digital asset exchanges, with the consultation period ending on July 21, 2025. According to the proposal, digital asset exchanges will be able to list 'directly usable tokens or cryptocurrencies' issued by the exchanges themselves or their affiliates for blockchain transactions in the future, in order to encourage the listing of assets that comply with innovation and application development. The new regulations are expected to require exchanges to publicly disclose the affiliate information of token issuers and to mark risk warnings in the system to help regulatory authorities prevent insider trading. At the same time, exchanges are still required to establish regulatory mechanisms to prevent conflicts of interest, market manipulation, and unfair trading practices. Listed tokens must supplement their affiliate information within 90 days after the rules take effect. This move is part of Thailand's strategy to attract international cryptocurrency business and build a regional financial center. Previously, the Thai government decided to exempt capital gains tax on cryptocurrency transactions for five years starting in 2024, which is expected to bring economic benefits of over $30.7 million. The government is also promoting a pilot project for cryptocurrency tourism payments in Phuket and is considering opening a Bitcoin spot ETF to retail investors. (decrypt)

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