Thailand SEC Extends Crypto Futures Licensing Consultation to May 2026 as BTC Hits $77,752

Thailand’s SEC has updated its crypto derivatives licensing revamp, extending public consultation to May 20, 2026, and allowing licensed firms to offer futures directly without separate entities, while adding conflict-of-interest and oversight rules. This follows an April 22 proposal for a major overhaul—removing structural barriers, mandating safeguards like real-time monitoring and automated liquidations, with potential Q3 2025 rollout amid a prior 30-day review ending late March. Global momentum, including Blockchain.com’s perpetuals launch (190+ markets, 40x leverage), signals faster product rollouts, deeper liquidity, and positive price action for Bitcoin near $77,752, potentially boosting trading volumes.