#VietnamCryptoPolicy

Vietnam’s crypto policy is evolving quickly, transitioning from a regulatory grey zone to structured experimentation and future legislation.

In 2024–2025, the Vietnamese government began rolling out strategic initiatives:

October 2024: Launched the National Blockchain Strategy 2024–2030, which includes pilot sandbox programs for digital assets.

March 2025: The Prime Minister issued Directive 05/CT‑TTg, instructing the Ministry of Finance and SBV to prepare comprehensive digital asset legislation and start a cryptocurrency exchange sandbox (in collaboration with firms like Bybit). The goal is full pilot rollout by mid‑2026.

By mid-2025, Vietnam aims to finalize its regulatory framework and subsequently launch official sandbox programs by mid-2026, transitioning from unregulated investor activity to a monitored, legally supported crypto industry. The expected roadmap is:

Finalize draft laws (DTI Law, Crypto Pilot Resolution) by May 2025.

Launch sandbox pilots in 2026 for licensed exchanges, custody, and stablecoin trials.

Review pilot outcomes and adjust formal frameworks by 2027.

This move could unlock stronger investor protections, taxation clarity, AML enforcement, and institutional growth—while still allowing footing for innovation and blockchain-driven development amid Vietnam’s booming digital economy.