Vietnam readies first licensed crypto exchange for Q2 2026 launch as high capital thresholds thin the field

Vietnam will launch its first licensed crypto exchange in Q2 2026, formalizing what's long been one of Asia's most active informal crypto markets. The regulatory framework imposes strict rules and high capital thresholds, filtering out smaller applicants and leaving only well-capitalized firms in the running. Vietnam has consistently ranked among the global top for crypto adoption despite years of operating in a legal grey zone — licensing puts structure under that activity.

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