# State Bank of Vietnam

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026 (projected)**: Overseas Ban Implementation — Expected deadline for the enforcement of the ban on foreign trading platforms.
- **2026-03**: Licensing Rush — Reports emerge of local firms vying for licenses ahead of the finalized regulation.
- **2024**: Drafting Phase — The Ministry of Finance and State Bank begin drafting the virtual asset legal framework.
- **2023-06**: FATF Gray Listing — Vietnam is added to the FATF gray list, necessitating stricter AML/CFT regulations.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Vietnam Tightens Crypto Grip: Local Firms Vie for Licenses Amid Overseas Ban
2026-03-17 07:25:54 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Vietnam is moving to formalize its massive digital asset market by introducing a licensing regime for local firms while simultaneously planning a ban on overseas trading platforms. The regulatory pivot aims to bring one of the world's most active retail crypto hubs under state oversight to combat money laundering and capital flight.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/vietnam-crypto-regulation-overseas-trading-ban

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