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Vietnam vs South Africa

Crypto regulation comparison

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Vietnam

Vietnam

South Africa

South Africa

Legal
Legal

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.

South Africa has embraced crypto regulation. In 2022, the FSCA declared crypto assets as financial products under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act, requiring crypto service providers to obtain FSCA licenses. SARS taxes crypto gains under capital gains tax (up to 18% effective rate for individuals) or income tax depending on trading frequency. South Africa is the largest crypto market in Africa.

Tax Type Income
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate Up to 25% (corporate); individual unclear
Tax Rate 18% (effective max ~18%)
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator SBV (State Bank of Vietnam), MOF (Ministry of Finance), MIC (Ministry of Information)
Regulator FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority), SARB (South African Reserve Bank)
Stablecoin Rules Crypto recognized as virtual assets under Law on Digital Technology Industry; payment use still banned
Stablecoin Rules Crypto assets declared financial products under FAIS; stablecoins included
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
Key Points
  • Crypto declared a financial product under FAIS Act (2022); service providers must be FSCA-licensed
  • FSCA began licensing crypto asset service providers (CASPs) in 2023
  • Capital gains taxed at effective rate up to 18% (45% max marginal rate × 40% inclusion)
  • Frequent trading may be classified as income and taxed at marginal rates (up to 45%)
  • SARB regulates cross-border crypto transactions under exchange control regulations
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