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1. Vietnam Officially Launches Pilot Program for Crypto Asset Trading Platform Licenses link
Vietnam has officially launched its crypto asset trading platform licensing pilot program. Per Decision №96/QD-BTC issued by the Ministry of Finance on January 20, 2026, the State Securities Commission has started accepting applications for the issuance, modification, and revocation of crypto asset trading platform licenses, with the regulatory framework anchored in Government Resolution №05/2025/NQ-CP. Key eligibility criteria include the applicant being a Vietnamese domestic enterprise and meeting a minimum paid-in capital requirement of VND 10 trillion (approximately USD 380 million). Multiple securities firms and banks have expressed…
