#CryptoRegulation CryptoRegulation Vietnam Proposes Heavy Fines for Crypto Market Manipulation
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Vietnamโs Ministry of Finance is cracking down on crypto misconduct with proposed fines up to VND 2 billion (~$78,600) for market manipulation activities like:
โ Spreading fake news
โ Collusive trading
โ Using multiple accounts to fake market activity
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Individuals who donโt open accounts or fail to transfer crypto assets to licensed platforms could face fines of VND 100โ200 million (~$3,900โ$7,800).
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But there are still questions:
โ How will DEX-only tokens be handled?
โ Will airdrops be taxed?
This marks Vietnamโs first official framework targeting crypto manipulation, modeled after traditional securities laws โ a major step in building legal clarity for digital assets