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Bulgaria vs Vietnam

Crypto regulation comparison

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Bulgaria

Bulgaria

Vietnam

Vietnam

Legal
Legal

Cryptocurrency is legal in Bulgaria and subject to a flat 10% tax on capital gains, one of the lowest in the EU. Bulgaria adopted the EU's MiCA framework and requires crypto service providers to register. The country has a notable history with crypto due to a large government Bitcoin seizure in 2017.

Vietnam passed the Law on Digital Technology Industry in June 2025 (effective January 2026), officially recognizing crypto as legal virtual assets. However, the SBV still bans crypto as a payment method. The law requires AML/cybersecurity compliance for all crypto activities. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top globally in crypto adoption. Ministry of Finance to issue detailed guidance before 2026.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate 10%
Tax Rate Up to 25% (corporate); individual unclear
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator NRA (National Revenue Agency), FSC (Financial Supervision Commission)
Regulator SBV (State Bank of Vietnam), MOF (Ministry of Finance), MIC (Ministry of Information)
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules Crypto recognized as virtual assets under Law on Digital Technology Industry; payment use still banned
Key Points
  • Flat 10% personal income tax rate applies to crypto capital gains
  • VASPs must register with the NRA for AML compliance
  • MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
  • Bulgaria reportedly seized approximately 200,000 BTC in a 2017 crime bust (status debated)
  • No specific crypto legislation beyond EU directives and general tax law
Key Points
  • Law on Digital Technology Industry (June 2025) recognizes crypto as legal virtual assets
  • SBV still bans crypto as payment method; not recognized as legal tender
  • Vietnam ranks #1 globally in crypto adoption (Chainalysis 2023 index)
  • AML and cybersecurity compliance required for all crypto trading activities
  • Ministry of Finance to issue detailed crypto regulatory guidance before January 2026
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