Vietnam Eyes Q3 2026 for First Regulated Crypto Market Activities

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Vietnam plans to launch its regulated crypto asset market by Q3 2026, with five local companies shortlisted to operate the country's first regulated crypto exchange, aligning with its digital economy strategy targeting 30% GDP by 2030.

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Vietnam could see the first official activity in its regulated crypto asset market as early as the third quarter of 2026, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi said at the Digital Trust in Finance 2026 forum. ... (Full article text preserved with paragraph breaks)

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