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On July 16, 2026, the Vietnam Government issued Decree 284/2026/NĐ-CP establishing administrative penalties for violations related to crypto-assets and crypto-asset markets. The decree takes effect on September 1, 2026. The decree establishes a regulatory framework for enforcing compliance with rules governing crypto-assets and the crypto-asset market in Vietnam. It sets out administrative penalties applicable to entities and individuals that violate regulations concerning crypto-asset activities and market conduct. The decree applies to all participants in Vietnam's crypto-asset ecosystem, including traders, service providers, and market intermediaries. By establishing clear penalty provisions, the decree aims to create enforceable standards for market conduct and protect market integrity within Vietnam's crypto-asset sector. The decree represents a significant step in Vietnam's regulatory approach to crypto-assets, formalising administrative enforcement mechanisms that were previously absent or unclear. This development signals the government's commitment to establishing a structured regulatory environment for digital assets, which has become increasingly important as crypto-asset adoption grows across Vietnam. The decree came into effect on September 1, 2026. Market participants and crypto-asset service providers operating in Vietnam should ensure compliance with the penalty provisions outlined in the decree to avoid administrative sanctions. **REFERENCE:** Vietnam Government Portal, Decree 284/2026/NĐ-CP on Administrative Penalties for Violations Concerning Crypto-Assets and Crypto-Asset Markets, July 16, 2026. Available at: congbao.chinhphu.vn