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The crypto market cap has risen nearly 1%, driven by substantial price movements by prominent altcoins, even as Bitcoin (BTC) hovers around $105,000-$106,000, managing only a marginal increase over the weekend. The flagship cryptocurrency has risen marginally over the past 24 hours and trades around $106,020. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) continued to trade sideways over the weekend, hovering around $2,500. However, price action picked up early on Monday, with ETH trading around $2,578, up nearly 2% over the past 24 hours. Ripple (XRP) is up over 1%, trading around $2.18, while Solana (SOL) has surged over 7% in the past 24 hours to reclaim $150 and settle at $156. However, Dogecoin (DOGE) bucked the bullish trend, with the price marginally down. Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), Stellar (XLM), Toncoin (TON), Litecoin (LTC), Hedera (HBAR), and Polkadot (DOT) also registered notable increases.  Vietnam Legalizes Crypto Under New Law  Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved the Law on Digital Technology Industry, effectively bringing digital assets under regulatory oversight. The legislation will come into effect January 1, 2026, and lays the groundwork for broader digital innovation across the country. It clarifies digital assets into two categories: virtual assets and crypto assets. Both asset types require encryption or digital technologies for validation and transfers. However, neither includes securities, digital fiat currencies, or other financial instruments. The government must outline specific business conditions, classifications, and oversight mechanisms for the asset types.  The new law also mandates cybersecurity and anti-money laundering safeguards in line with international requirements, likely to address concerns raised by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The legislation also outlines Vietnam’s ambitions to become a global tech and digital powerhouse. It introduces incentives for companies working on AI, semiconductors, and digital infrastructure. These incentives include tax breaks, land-use benefits, and R&D support, particularly for firms building…

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