#VietnamCryptoPolicy
🚀 **Vietnam Legalizes Crypto, Paving the Way for Digital Innovation**
Vietnam has officially passed the **Digital Technology Industry Law**, recognizing **crypto assets** and establishing a regulatory framework set to take effect on **January 1, 2026**[](https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/vietnam-legalizes-crypto-under-new-digital-technology-law/ar-AA1GKyor "1")[](https://cryptobriefing.com/newsbriefs/?id=172182&title=vietnam-legalizes-crypto-as-property-introduces-tax-incentives&citationMarker= "2").
🔍 **Key Highlights:**
✅ **Legal Recognition:** Crypto is now classified as **property**, with clear distinctions between security, payment, utility, and mixed tokens[](https://cryptobriefing.com/newsbriefs/?id=172182&title=vietnam-legalizes-crypto-as-property-introduces-tax-incentives&citationMarker= "2").
✅ **Tax Incentives:** The law introduces **tax exemptions** and other benefits to support blockchain startups and retain local talent[](https://cryptobriefing.com/newsbriefs/?id=172182&title=vietnam-legalizes-crypto-as-property-introduces-tax-incentives&citationMarker= "2").
✅ **Regulatory Oversight:** Vietnam aims to align with **global anti-money laundering standards**, addressing concerns from the **Financial Action Task Force (FATF)**[](https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/vietnam-legalizes-crypto-under-new-digital-technology-law/ar-AA1GKyor "1").
✅ **Tech Expansion:** The legislation also promotes **AI, semiconductors, and digital infrastructure**, positioning Vietnam as a **regional tech hub**[](https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/vietnam-legalizes-crypto-under-new-digital-technology-law/ar-AA1GKyor "1").
🔥 **Vietnam’s move signals a major shift in crypto adoption—how will this impact the global market?**