Vietnam To Launch First Crypto Exchange In 2026

A Historic Milestone for Vietnam’s Digital Asset Market

Vietnam’s digital asset market is approaching a major turning point. At the forum “Digital Asset Market: From Trend to Breakthrough”, Mr. To Tran Hoa – Leader of the State Securities Commission – revealed that the Government’s Resolution 05 has established the legal foundation for the creation of a domestic crypto asset exchange.

According to the plan, Vietnam’s first crypto asset exchange is expected to launch in Q1 2026, marking a historic step that will help the country align with global trends in digital finance.

Strong Infrastructure and Risk Management Required

Mr. Hoa emphasized that building a crypto exchange cannot be done in just weeks or months. It requires careful preparation in terms of technological infrastructure, system security, and risk management mechanisms.

The upcoming exchange is expected to bring more transparency for investors while positioning Vietnam as a potential hub in the global digital asset landscape.

Financial Institutions Race to Join the Game

Several major banks in Vietnam have already announced their own digital asset exchange projects:

 - HDBank with HDEX

 - VPBank with CAEX

 - MBBank, in partnership with Upbit, to build a joint exchange

 - Techcombank with TCEX

 - LPBank with LPEX

At the same time, securities and investment firms are also entering the race:

 - SSI with SSID

 - VIX with VIXEX

 - HVA with DNEX

Vimedimex with Vimexchange, boasting charter capital of 10 trillion VND – making it the largest crypto asset enterprise in Vietnam by capital.

Vietnam in the Global Digital Asset Race

Globally, the crypto asset market has been recovering strongly after periods of volatility. Since Donald Trump’s re-election as U.S. President in late 2024, the new administration has adopted a more crypto-friendly policy environment.

In Asia, Singapore and South Korea have already set up clear regulatory frameworks, becoming attractive destinations for international investors. With its young population and high digital adoption rate, Vietnam is expected to emerge as a key player if it fully leverages this opportunity.

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