#VietnamCryptoPolicy
Vietnam passes law defining crypto assets by 2026
Vietnam Legally Defines Crypto in Newly Approved Legislation
The country has classified digital assets into two categories: virtual assets and crypto assets.
The legislation will take effect on 1 January 2026.
Vietnam is the latest country to officially recognise digital assets, with its new Law on Digital Technology Industry, approved on 14 June 2025. The legislation, which also covers initiatives around artificial intelligence (AI), will take effect on 1 January 2026.
The regulatory agency will also need to implement measures to ensure cybersecurity and to prevent money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and other illegal activities. It should be noted that Vietnam has been on the Financial Action Task Forceโs (FATF) grey list since 2023.