Vietnam centralized crypto exchange

Key Points:* Vietnam announces plans for a centralized crypto exchange in 2025.

• Collaborative efforts include Techcom Securities and major regulators.
• New laws to define digital assets from 2026 onwards. Vietnam aims to launch a regulated crypto exchange; Techcom Securities leads token pilot project.

Vietnam is set to promote a national centralized cryptocurrency exchange, with a seminar scheduled for March 2025 in Hanoi involving key governmental and blockchain entities.

Vietnam Initiates Centralized Crypto Exchange by 2025

Vietnam is advancing the establishment of a centralized cryptocurrency exchange under national regulation, marking a significant step involving the Ministry of Finance, State Bank, and Techcom Securities. The pilot initiative aims to provide a legal trading platform for digital assets, as confirmed by the Ministry of Finance’s Deputy Minister during a press conference.

Immediate implications include enabling infrastructure for tokenized securities with Techcombank’s active technological development support. Vietnam’s effort seeks to remove its FATF Gray List status, affirming compliance with AML and KYC standards through coordination with blockchain stakeholders.

“Vietnam is advancing a legal framework for digital assets by promoting the pilot implementation of a centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX), alongside the draft Law on Digital Technology Industry that is expected to be passed in May. These efforts demonstrate the Government’s strong commitment to creating a clear regulatory environment for digital assets.” – Phan Đức Trung, Chairman, Vietnam Blockchain Association.

Vietnam’s Regulatory Advancements Echo Regional Initiatives

Did you know? Vietnam’s push for a regulated crypto exchange is reminiscent of regional trials like Singapore’s Payment Services Act Sandbox, indicating a significant move toward formal market adoption.

Bitcoin (BTC) stands at a price of $108,380.10 with a 24-hour trading volume of $37.64 billion, showing a 1.03% price increase over the same period. BTC commands a market dominance of 64.65%, supported by a market cap of $2.16 trillion, as reported by CoinMarketCap.

Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 05:20 UTC on June 30, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap The Coincu research team notes that Vietnam’s legislative innovations may spur increased crypto adoption. The draft “Digital Technology Law” could potentially align Vietnam with global crypto market standards, fostering a robust framework for digital asset transaction security and transparency.

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