Vietnam · Updated 04.13.26
Privacy coins in Vietnam
In Vietnam, both Zcash and Monero are not available on licensed platforms. Vietnam moved from an unregulated environment to a formal licensing regime in early 2026 (Law on Digital Technology Industry, effective January 1, 2026). The pilot prioritizes tokenized real-world assets and excludes generic privacy coins.
Your two options
Zcash (ZEC)
Not available on regulated platforms
No, you cannot buy Zcash through any licensed Vietnamese platform.
Read the Zcash guide >
Monero (XMR)
Not available on regulated platforms
No, you cannot buy Monero through any licensed Vietnamese platform.
Read the Monero guide >What to know
Vietnamese residents using international exchanges for ZEC or XMR should track the evolving licensing regime: privacy coins are unlikely to be permitted on Vietnamese licensed platforms under the current pilot framework. Tax treatment is still being clarified; confirm with a Vietnamese tax advisor before any major moves.
Regulatory detail
Law on Digital Technology Industry (effective January 1, 2026) recognizes digital assets as property. Resolution 05/2025/NQ-CP five-year pilot. Decision No. 96/QD-BTC (January 20, 2026) launched MoF licensing procedures.