#VietnamCryptoPolicy In a step considered the first of its kind in the world, Vietnam approved on June 14, 2025, a new law called the Digital Technology Industry Law. This law is set to come into effect at the beginning of the new year, specifically on January 1, 2026. This law is regarded as an official recognition of digital currencies as it classifies them into two main categories: virtual assets and encrypted assets. This opens the door for clear and transparent regulation of this industry within the country. This step comes in the context of Vietnam's increasing interest in maintaining its position at the forefront of countries in terms of digital currency adoption rates, currently ranking fifth globally. Through this legislative framework, it aims to affirm its presence and establish its position among the most advanced countries in the field of modern financial technologies. The law also seeks to achieve several objectives, including enhancing user protection from risks associated with fraud and financial crimes, as well as strengthening anti-money laundering mechanisms, contributing to improving the country's image before international institutions and removing it from the gray list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Vietnam's ambition is not limited to regulating digital currencies alone but also includes stimulating other promising sectors such as artificial intelligence and semiconductor-related technologies. This reflects a clear vision towards building an integrated digital economy that makes the country a new Asian model in the world of innovation and technology. The question that arises today is whether this step will be the beginning of similar movements in other countries, or has Vietnam decided to pave the way alone towards the anticipated digital future.