Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad has on Friday issued a consultation paper seeking public feedback on the proposed rule amendments to facilitate the listing and trading of digital currency Exchange‑Traded Funds (ETFs).

The exchange bourse said in a statement that this review follows the Securities Commission Malaysia’s recent revision of the Guidelines on Exchange‑Traded Funds, issued on March 2, 2026, which now permits the offering of digital currency ETFs under an enhanced regulatory framework.

It is noted that digital currency ETFs are designed to provide investors with a regulated and transparent exposure to digital currency through a widely accepted and established capital market product.

“Bursa Malaysia welcomes the listing of such ETFs on the exchange as part of our ongoing efforts to expand and diversify the range of ETF offerings available to investors,” it said.

It added this initiative also aligns with the Capital Market Masterplan 2026–2030, which aims to broaden access to investment opportunities beyond traditional asset classes and support the continued development of Malaysia’s capital market.

The proposed amendments to the MAIN Market Listing Requirements (MAIN LR) and Directives of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (BMS Directives) are focused primarily on enhanced disclosures in the following areas.

Firstly, the disclosures of specific material information relating to a digital currency ETF in immediate announcement and annual report under the MAIN LR to enhance transparency.

Secondly, the disclosure of key risks associated with a digital currency ETF in a risk disclosure statement to be signed by an investor before investing in a digital currency ETF under the BMS Directives, to promote investor education and risk awareness.

“These proposed enhancements demonstrate the exchange’s commitment to facilitating new products and services in the evolving Malaysian capital market whilst ensuring that our regulatory framework is underpinned by adequate investor protection,” it said.

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