Vietnam has officially confirmed that its upcoming cryptocurrency exchange pilot program will be limited to a maximum of five licensed platforms, signaling a cautious but structured approach to digital asset regulation. The announcement, made during a government press briefing on October 5, outlines how the country plans to test and monitor cryptocurrency exchanges under state supervision before formal legalization. Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc approved the pilot through Resolution 05/2025/NQ-CP, signed on September 9, 2025. The resolution establishes a five-year pilot framework designed to test regulated ... (full story)