Vietnam Eyes First Regulated Crypto Trading by Q3 2026

TLDR

• Vietnam eyes regulated crypto trading launch by Q3 2026 under new rules.

• Five local firms advance in Vietnam’s crypto trading licensing process.

  

• Vietnam’s crypto pilot aims to shift trading from offshore platforms.

• New tax and AML rules could shape Vietnam’s regulated crypto market.

• Vietnam ranks high in crypto adoption as officials push local oversight.

Vietnam may open its first regulated Crypto Trading activity by Q3 2026 as officials move the market into formal oversight. Deputy Finance Minister Nguyen Duc Chi gave the update during the Digital Trust in Finance 2026 forum in Hanoi. The plan supports Vietnam’s wider digital finance agenda and aims to shift activity from offshore platforms.

Vietnam Builds a Regulated Crypto Trading Path

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance works with the Ministry of Public Security and the State Bank of Vietnam. Together, they aim to approve companies that can offer digital asset trading services. This step gives the country a clearer route toward regulated Crypto Trading.

The process follows Vietnam’s five-year crypto market pilot, which started in September 2025. Under the pilot, licensed platforms must process transactions through locally registered companies. From 2026, these platforms must also support trading in Vietnamese dong.

The framework focuses on safety, transparency, reporting, and anti-money laundering controls. Therefore, officials want local platforms to meet stronger financial standards. The model also gives regulators more control over domestic Crypto Trading flows.

Five Firms Advance Through Licensing Process

Five Vietnamese companies reportedly passed the first screening stage for exchange licenses. The list included affiliates of Techcombank, VPBank, and LPBank. VIX Securities and Sun Group also moved through the early process.

These firms could help shape Vietnam’s first regulated Crypto Trading market. Their participation also links digital asset services with banks, brokers, and large local groups. As a result, Vietnam can test crypto rules through established corporate channels.

The government also works on tax, accounting, and audit rules for crypto firms. Earlier proposals included a 0.1% individual tax on crypto transactions through licensed providers. These rules could make Crypto Trading easier to track and report.

High Adoption Adds Pressure for Clear Rules

Vietnam already ranks among the world’s most active crypto markets. Chainalysis placed the country fourth in its 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index. That ranking followed India, the United States, and Pakistan.

Vietnam also recorded about $200 billion in onchain value received over 12 months to June 2025. However, many local users still rely on Binance, OKX, and Bybit. This trend has pushed officials to build local Crypto Trading options.

The Q3 2026 target signals a more practical phase for Vietnam’s crypto policy. The government wants regulated platforms to support innovation and local payment channels. Vietnam could move Crypto Trading from informal access toward supervised market activity.

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