Vietnam officially includes crypto assets under regulation through the "Digital Technology Industry Law."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Vietnamese National Assembly passed the "Law on Digital Technology Industry" on June 14, officially incorporating crypto assets into the national legal regulatory framework for the first time. The law will take effect on January 1, 2026. According to local media reports, the passage of the law not only recognizes the legal status of crypto assets but also paves the way for broader digital innovation across the country.

The new law categorizes digital assets into two types: virtual assets and crypto assets. While both rely on cryptographic or digital technology for verification and transfer, they do not include securities, digital fiat currencies, or other financial instruments. The government will be responsible for establishing relevant operating conditions, classification standards, and regulatory mechanisms.

The law also requires that crypto asset activities comply with international norms such as cybersecurity and anti-money laundering (AML), clearly in response to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s regulatory concerns regarding Vietnam. Since 2023, Vietnam has been on the FATF's "grey list."