Vietnam sets fines for unlicensed crypto trading ahead of regulation rollout

Vietnam has issued enforcement rules ahead of its regulated crypto market launch, imposing fines up to 50 million dong ($1,900) on users of unlicensed platforms and up to 200 million dong ($7,700) for unauthorised offerings, effective 1 September. The decree gives authorities power to suspend activities, revoke licenses and confiscate assets.

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