#VietnamCryptoPolicy Vietnam’s National Assembly approved the Law on Digital Technology Industry on June 14, 2025, granting full legal recognition to crypto assets—separating “virtual assets” from “crypto assets” and excluding securities or fiat—effective January 1, 2026 . The law enforces AML, cybersecurity, and FATF-aligned safeguards to address prior regulatory ambiguity . Current rules prohibit use of cryptocurrencies as payments, while ownership and trading remain legal . Prompted by high local adoption—17 million users and $100 billion in assets held domestically—Vietnam offers clearer frameworks for exchanges, SMEs, and foreign investment under this regime .