How Vietnam is using crypto to fix its FATF reputation
Vietnam is leveraging crypto regulation to meet FATF standards, combat digital asset fraud and rebuild its international financial reputation.
On June 14, 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly approved the Law on Digital Technology Industry, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Vietnam’s crypto regulation is part of a broader effort to meet FATF standards after being gray-listed in 2023 due to AML/CFT deficiencies.
The law distinguishes between crypto assets (e.g., Bitcoin, Ether) and virtual assets (non-financial digital items), excluding CBDCs and securities.