With a view to gradually researching, piloting, and establishing a legal framework for crypto – assets, the Government of Vietnam has promulgated Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP on the implementation of a pilot program for the development of crypto – assets in Vietnam. This Resolution is a policy – oriented and implementation – guiding instrument, issued in the context where the current Vietnamese legal system lacks comprehensive and unified regulations governing the legal status of crypto – assets.

Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP is promulgated to implement a pilot program for the development of crypto – assets in Vietnam. Accordingly, pursuant to Article 6 thereof, within a period of five (05) years from 9 September 2025, crypto – assets may only be offered or issued to foreign investors as defined in Clause 19, Article 3 of the Law on Investment 2020, excluding domestic investors. Thus, during the pilot period, the State of Vietnam officially opens the door to activities involving the offering and issuance of crypto – assets carried out by issuers in accordance with this Resolution. Crypto – asset issuers include Vietnamese enterprises, whose crypto – asset issuance activities are based on real – world assets, excluding securities and fiat currencies, as stipulated in Article 5.
The policy allowing foreign investors to participate in the purchase of crypto-assets during the pilot phase, while not yet extending such participation to domestic investors, clearly reflects the State’s policy objectives. On the one hand, this policy aims to attract international investment capital and to gain access to regulatory experience and advanced technologies from developed markets, thereby enabling Vietnam to gradually integrate into global digital economy trends. On the other hand, limiting the scope of eligible participants helps mitigate risks to the domestic market, particularly in a context where public awareness of crypto – assets remains uneven and where numerous cases of fraud and asset misappropriation related to virtual currencies and crypto – assets have occurred in recent years, such as the Antex, iFan, Pincoin, Sky Mining, Coolcat, and Lion Group cases.
Through the pilot program, the State of Vietnam is afforded the opportunity to comprehensively assess the practical impacts of crypto – assets on the economy, the financial and monetary system, and social order, both in the present and in the future. On that basis, regulatory authorities may gradually improve relevant legal provisions while formulating and testing appropriate regulatory mechanisms to prevent, detect, and address acts that exploit crypto – assets for unlawful purposes. This approach enables the State to identify risks at an early stage and to promptly adjust policies in response to emerging issues, rather than adopting a comprehensive legal framework in the absence of sufficient practical experience. Furthermore, it clearly demonstrates the State’s principle of prudent regulation with respect to emerging and high-risk sectors, ensuring a balance between the promotion of innovation and the protection of public interests. In parallel with the improvement of regulatory mechanisms, competent state authorities will intensify training, communication, and financial literacy programs for the public, with a view to enhancing understanding of rights, risks, and legal responsibilities when participating in the market, thereby contributing to the healthy and sustainable development of the crypto-asset market in the future.
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