Romania vs Vietnam
Crypto regulation comparison
Romania
Vietnam
Legal
Legal
Cryptocurrency is legal in Romania. Crypto gains are taxed at 10% as 'income from other sources' under the fiscal code. VASPs must register with the relevant authorities for AML compliance. Romania has a growing crypto community and is transitioning to the EU MiCA framework.
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
Exchanges
No
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
ASF (Autoritatea de Supraveghere Financiară), BNR (National Bank of Romania)
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
- Crypto gains taxed at 10% as 'income from other sources' under Article 114 Fiscal Code
- Annual gains up to RON 600 (~EUR 120) exempt from tax per Article 116 Fiscal Code
- VASPs must register for AML/CFT compliance
- ASF oversees financial market conduct; BNR handles monetary policy
- MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
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