---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "southeast_asia", "apg", "restricted"]
aliases: ["VN", "VNM", "Việt Nam"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--vietnam]]"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.sbv.gov.vn"
    url: "https://www.sbv.gov.vn"
    type: "official"
---

#  Vietnam (VN) — Crypto Regulation

> Cryptocurrency is restricted in Vietnam with no formal regulatory framework. The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) bans crypto as a payment method, and the government is working on draft regulations expected between 2024 and 2025.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--asia-pacific|southeast asia]] |
| Currency | [[entity--vnd|VND]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific crypto tax; general income tax (5-35%) could apply; enforcement unclear |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 20% CIT (general) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | Unclear - no specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | Unclear |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | [[entity--sbv|SBV]] |
| Framework | No crypto regulatory framework; SBV bans crypto as payment method; government working on draft regulations (2024-2025) |
| Ease | very_complex |
| Cost | N/A - no licensing pathway |
| Timeline | N/A months |

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | grey_list |

## DeFi

**Status:** unregulated

## Stablecoins

**Status:** Restricted

## NFTs

**Status:** unregulated

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | No |
| Electricity Cost | $0.07/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 35% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Crypto mining is restricted in Vietnam; no formal licensing or support. Electricity cost is moderate with 35% renewable energy. Tropical climate affects cooling costs. Infrastructure is fair but limited for large scale mining.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 39/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | restricted |

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC Status: research

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [https://www.sbv.gov.vn](https://www.sbv.gov.vn)