In September 2025 the Government issued Resolution 05/2025/NQ-CP on a pilot crypto asset market in Vietnam. On January 1, 2026, the Law on the Digital Technology Industry took effect, bringing digital assets within the scope of law for the first time. For anyone organizing crypto events in Vietnam, that's good news, because the framework is clearer. It's also a reason to read the rules more closely, since the line between permitted and risky content is now more specific.
This article is a checklist for organizers, not legal advice. The rules are still changing, so have a qualified lawyer review your specific event content against the documents in force on the date of the event.
Background: from silence to regulation
According to domestic legal sources, Resolution 05/2025/NQ-CP took effect on September 9, 2025 as a five-year pilot. It regulates the offering and issuance of crypto assets, the operation of trading markets and the provision of services. The Ministry of Finance leads on licensing and supervising participating organizations. The 2025 Law on the Digital Technology Industry took effect on January 1, 2026 and brings digital assets into the scope of the law.
This is more than background. It tells you what can go on stage and what should stay off it.
Six things to check
One: the legal status of the topic
Before you settle the program, check where the activity a session talks about falls in the current framework: licensed, under the pilot, or without clear rules. A session on blockchain technology, supply chain applications or education is usually lower risk than one urging people to buy or sell a particular token.
Two: token offers at the event
This is the most sensitive point. If the event is tied to a token issuance or sale, work out whether that activity falls within the licensed scope. The safe approach is to allow no token offers, token tickets or investment contracts on the premises without written legal advice.
Three: promoting exchanges and services
If an exchange or wallet is a sponsor, ask whether it holds a valid license to operate in Vietnam. Promoting an unlicensed service puts the organizer in a difficult position, even if all it did was rent out the venue.
Four: profit promises
Speaker content, communications and the organizer's own posts shouldn't promise or hint at profit. A post saying "ten times the opportunity" can be read as an investment invitation even if you meant nothing of the kind. Review posts before they go out and give speakers guidelines.
Five: sponsor background and contracts
Put it in the sponsorship contract that the sponsor is responsible for the legality of the products it promotes, and that you can withdraw content if a problem turns up. The article on indemnity and insurance clauses explains why these terms need to protect both sides.
Six: attendee data and payments
A crypto event's registration list holds personal information, sometimes including wallet addresses. Have a clear policy on how you collect, store and use it. On payments, if you accept crypto assets for tickets or booths you need specific legal advice, because separate payment and tax rules may apply.
Keeping attendees safe
Beyond the law, there is another layer of protection worth building: protection against scams. Crypto communities are frequent targets of fake support groups and fake giveaways. A clear notice at the entrance and on the stage screen can stop someone losing their assets. State that nobody on the organizing team will ask for a wallet recovery phrase, and that official reward programs are announced only on the channels you name.
Venue and on-site matters
Choosing a venue brings its own small legal points: the rental contract, force majeure terms, insurance and permits for large gatherings. The article on force majeure clauses is worth reading alongside this one. If your event is at a venue like Infinity Racing, ask the operator about permits and rules for livestreaming or brand displays before you commit.
A lean approach for small organizers
If you have no legal department, three steps can be done right away. List all your public content (program, posts, handouts) and send it to a lawyer once, before you announce anything. Write a one-page guide for speakers on what not to say on stage. And state in your sponsor contracts who is responsible for the products being promoted.
All three cost far less than cleaning up after a single wrong statement.
If you're preparing a blockchain event and want help going through the operations and program checklist, you can send a request through the quote page or see venue options at Infinity Racing.
The legal framework will keep changing. What matters more is whether you make a habit of rechecking before every event.