Vietnam Sets New Penalties for Crypto Rule Breaches; Unlicensed Trading Fines Up to $1,900
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Vietnam's Decree 284/2026/NĐCP sets administrative penalties for crypto violations, including fines for trading on unlicensed platforms and stricter sanctions for unauthorized issuance and AML breaches. The rules, effective September 1, expand enforcement tools (shutdowns, license revocations, asset seizures) and complement Vietnam's ongoing exchange licensing process. Near term, this may reduce informal activity while improving regulatory clarity for compliant venues.
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Vietnam has introduced a new administrative penalty framework targeting cryptocurrency-related violations, aiming to bolster enforcement and support the development of a compliant domestic crypto market.
According to Odaily Planet Daily, the government issued Decree 284/2026/NĐCP on July 16. The rules are scheduled to take effect on September 1.
Under the decree, individuals who trade cryptocurrencies on unlicensed platforms may face fines of up to 50 million VND (about $1,900). Unauthorized issuance of crypto assets, or serious breaches of anti-money laundering requirements, can draw penalties of up to 200 million VND (about $7,700). Regulators are also empowered to suspend noncompliant activities, revoke business licenses, and confiscate related assets.
Vietnam began accepting applications for cryptocurrency exchange licenses in January. The country's Deputy Finance Minister has said the first compliant crypto businesses are expected to begin operations in the third quarter, Cointelegraph reported.
