Vietnam officially enacted the Digital Technology Industry Law on June 14, 2025—a historic step that ends legal uncertainty regarding crypto assets in the country. This regulation will take effect on January 1, 2026.
In the law, crypto assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, and blockchain tokens are recognized as digital assets, although they are not categorized as securities or official currencies. The government also sets licensing standards for digital asset exchanges, custodians, and blockchain services, while implementing an anti-money laundering (AML) framework in accordance with international guidelines.
Not only that, the Vietnamese government also offers various incentives—such as tax relief, R&D support, and access to industrial land—to attract investors and digital talent in the AI, blockchain, semiconductor, and web3 sectors.
This move positions Vietnam as one of the Southeast Asian countries with the most proactive approach to digital asset regulation, while also strengthening its position as a potential regional crypto technology hub.