#VietnamCryptoPolicy Here’s a concise, ~150-word article on Vietnam’s latest crypto policy:

Vietnam’s National Assembly has just passed the Law on Digital Technology Industry, marking a significant policy shift by officially recognizing and regulating crypto and virtual assets for the first time. The legislation, effective January 1, 2026, classifies digital assets into two categories—virtual assets (used for exchange or investment) and crypto assets (secured via cryptography)—while excluding securities, fiat currencies, and CBDCs (financemagnates.com). This framework empowers the government to define licensing requirements, compliance protocols, and business conditions, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity and AML/CFT measures to align with international standards and ease FATF gray-list pressures.

The law also features tech-driven incentives—such as tax benefits and R&D support—for sectors like AI, semiconductors, and blockchain infrastructure, aiming to position Vietnam as a regional innovation hub. By offering legal clarity and investment support, Vietnam hopes to stem the outflow of crypto firms abroad and catalyze its Web3 ecosystem.