[Vietnam Plans to Issue First Batch of Crypto Asset Service Provider Licenses in 2026, Strengthens Regulatory Cooperation with Austria's FMA] Odaily Planet Daily News: Vietnam plans to issue the first batch of crypto asset service provider licenses under a pilot legal framework in 2026, allowing the initial digital asset platforms to begin operations. On September 15, Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi met with Austria's Financial Market Authority (FMA) Executive Director Mariana Kuhnel in Vienna to discuss bilateral cooperation and the exchange of financial regulatory experiences. Vu Thi Chan Phuong, Chairwoman of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam, stated that the regulatory framework will cover service providers and investor transactions, with a focus on risk management, investor asset protection, and anti-money laundering. Kuhnel proposed holding online technical workshops between the two sides and strengthening coordination through the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). (Bitcoin.com News)