#VietnamCryptoPolicy 0-0Vietnam is rapidly moving from a crypto grey zone toward full regulation. In March 2025, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chinh instructed the Ministry of Finance and State Bank to draft a legal framework and launch a pilot cryptocurrency exchange by month-end . 290-0This controlled “sandbox” model, planned in major financial hubs like Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, aims to test trading, issuance of tokens and NFTs, and ensure robust AML and cybersecurity measures .
524-0Vietnam ranks among the world’s top adopters—around 17 million citizens own digital assets—but without regulation, risks like scams, money laundering, and unregulated tax avoidance persist . 748-0The Ministry of Finance is also revising penalties under Decree 52/2024 and pushing KYC, reporting rules, and 5‑year data retention mandates .
This #VietnamCryptoPolicy marks a turning point: protecting investors, boosting transparency, and bringing Vietnam in line with global standards—while unlocking new potential in its fast-growing digital economy.