Kuala Lumpur, 13 March 2026 – Bursa Malaysia has issued a consultation paper inviting public feedback on proposed rule amendments aimed at facilitating the listing and trading of digital currency Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) on the Malaysian bourse.
The proposed changes follow a recent update by Securities Commission Malaysia to its Guidelines on Exchange-Traded Funds, announced on 2 March 2026, which now allows the offering of digital currency ETFs under an enhanced regulatory framework.
Digital currency ETFs are designed to provide investors with regulated and transparent exposure to digital assets through a familiar capital market structure, enabling participation in the digital currency market without directly holding cryptocurrencies.
Expanding Investment Opportunities in Malaysia’s Capital Market
Bursa Malaysia said the proposed regulatory enhancements are part of its broader efforts to expand and diversify the range of ETF products available to investors.
The initiative is also aligned with the objectives of the Capital Market Masterplan 2026–2030, which aims to broaden investment opportunities beyond traditional asset classes and strengthen Malaysia’s capital market ecosystem.
By introducing digital currency ETFs, the exchange hopes to provide investors with greater access to emerging asset classes within a regulated environment.
Focus on Enhanced Transparency and Risk Awareness
The proposed amendments involve revisions to the Main Market Listing Requirements (MAIN LR) and the Directives of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (BMS Directives).
Key proposals focus on strengthening disclosure requirements, including:
- Enhanced disclosures of material information relating to digital currency ETFs in immediate announcements and annual reports under the Main Market Listing Requirements
- Mandatory risk disclosure statements outlining the key risks associated with digital currency ETFs, which investors must sign before making investments
These measures are intended to promote transparency while ensuring investors understand the unique risks associated with digital asset-linked products.
Public Consultation Open Until April 2026
Bursa Malaysia has invited stakeholders and members of the public to submit feedback on the proposed amendments by 10 April 2026.
The exchange said the consultation process reflects its commitment to balancing financial innovation with investor protection as Malaysia’s capital market evolves.
“These proposed enhancements demonstrate the Exchange’s commitment to facilitating new products and services in the evolving Malaysian capital market while ensuring that our regulatory framework is underpinned by adequate investor protection,” Bursa Malaysia said.
If implemented, the framework could pave the way for the launch of Malaysia’s first digital currency ETFs, marking another step in the integration of digital assets into the country’s regulated financial markets.
