Vietnam sets penalty framework for crypto market ahead of licensed exchange pilot
Vietnam has notified Decree 284/2026/ND-CP, effective 1 September 2026, setting fines for use of unapproved crypto platforms and larger penalties for unlicensed service providers. Rules cover KYC, reporting, token issuance and account data, ahead of a pilot for licensed domestic exchanges.
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Many countries are moving from banning or ignoring crypto to licensing it. A typical framework has three parts: approved platforms, compliance duties like KYC and reporting, and penalties for operating outside the system. The aim is to pull trading from offshore venues into regulated ones.