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The Architecture ofModern Trust.

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USD Crypto M&ASell-side counsel on Vietnam’s first major crypto-sector M&A transaction
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ContinentsEntity management and advisory across the Americas, Asia, and the European Union
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Core Practice AreasAML/CFT · VASP Licensing · M&A · Market Entry · Transaction Readiness
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Vietnam SandboxFounding compliance lead for the first crypto project admitted to Vietnam’s regulatory sandbox
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OUR REACH

We take real pride in helping institutional capital and the next-generation economy finally speak the same language. We bridge the gap between where finance has been and where it’s going next.

CAPITAL · REGULATION · EXECUTION
SERVICES

What We Do

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SERVICE 01

AML & Financial Crime Controls

Practical AML/CFT frameworks that satisfy banking partners, regulators, and investor due diligence.

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SERVICE 02

Compliance Review & Reporting Readiness

Targeted reviews that identify control gaps before auditors, investors, or regulators do.

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SERVICE 03

Licensing, Sandbox & Regulatory Pathways

Regulatory strategy grounded in how approval processes actually work.

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SERVICE 04

Pre-Transaction & Deal Readiness

Structural clarity before fundraising, M&A, or counterparty diligence.

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SERVICE 05

Vietnam Market Entry & Regulatory Advisory

Structured guidance for international businesses entering Vietnam's regulated markets.

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SERVICE 06

Tokenized IPO & EU Capital Market Access

End-to-end advisory for Vietnamese SMEs listing tokenized securities on EU-regulated exchanges under the DLT Pilot Regime.

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IN THE PRESS

The People behind The Bridge

First Vietnamese Professionals to Join ACAMS, the Global Anti-Money Laundering BodyCafeF
COMPLIANCEMarch 2025

First Vietnamese Professionals to Join ACAMS, the Global Anti-Money Laundering Body

Phan Duc Trung (VBA Chairman) and Nguyen Tran Minh Quan (Krysos Trust) became the first Vietnamese members of ACAMS, the certification body recognized across 180+ countries.

Marcus Nguyen Tran & Trung Phan
Top 36 Next Gen CEOs 2025 — Technology & InnovationCafeBiz
LEADERSHIPJanuary 2026

Top 36 Next Gen CEOs 2025 — Technology & Innovation

Rey Tran (AlphaTrue / Krysos Trust CTO) honored among Vietnam’s top next-generation technology leaders at the CEO Circle Forum 2026.

Rey Tran
Phan Duc Trung: Bridge Between the Wild West of Blockchain and Traditional FinanceTatler Asia
BLOCKCHAINJanuary 2026

Phan Duc Trung: Bridge Between the Wild West of Blockchain and Traditional Finance

Tatler Asia profiles the VBA Chairman as the architect of Vietnam’s blockchain financial market, bridging conventional banking and decentralized finance.

Trung Phan
Vietnam Pilots Crypto Exchange Framework: Security and Regulatory OversightVTV
REGULATORYMarch 2026

Vietnam Pilots Crypto Exchange Framework: Security and Regulatory Oversight

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance develops a pilot framework for crypto exchanges with strict cybersecurity requirements. VBA co-organized the policy workshop.

VBA Leadership
WorldMall.app Crypto Pyramid Dismantled: Expert Reveals the On-Chain Tracing JourneyCafeF
ENFORCEMENTSeptember 2025

WorldMall.app Crypto Pyramid Dismantled: Expert Reveals the On-Chain Tracing Journey

Marcus Nguyen Tran (VBA Legal Director) provides expert analysis on the dismantling of the WorldMall.app multi-level crypto fraud ring by Vietnam’s Criminal Police Department, revealing the on-chain forensic tracing methodology.

Marcus Nguyen Tran
Building a Responsible AI Ecosystem in VietnamHanoi Online
POLICYMay 2025

Building a Responsible AI Ecosystem in Vietnam

Marcus Nguyen Tran (VBA Legal Director) contributes to the national conversation on responsible AI governance, discussing ethical standards and regulatory frameworks for Vietnam’s growing AI ecosystem.

Marcus Nguyen Tran
Cross-Border Payments: Global Trends and Solutions for VietnamNhân Dân
FINTECHSeptember 2025

Cross-Border Payments: Global Trends and Solutions for Vietnam

Vietnam’s official state newspaper covers the $320 trillion cross-border payments market and how Vietnam can leverage blockchain and regulatory sandboxes to strengthen its financial infrastructure. Features Marcus Nguyen Tran (Krysos Trust) and Rey Tran (AlphaTrue).

Marcus Nguyen Tran & Rey Tran
Sun Group Brings 30-Year French Bakery Brand Maison Kayser to VietnamVnExpress
INTERNATIONALMarch 2025

Sun Group Brings 30-Year French Bakery Brand Maison Kayser to Vietnam

Remi Nguyen represents Maison Kayser in Vietnam, leading the international licensing of the iconic French bakery chain across Vietnamese destinations.

Remi Nguyen
EU MICA - Use cases for Vietnam?VBA
REGULATORY2025-05-23

EU MICA - Use cases for Vietnam?

The European Union has created the first comprehensive legal framework for the crypto market. Meanwhile, Vietnam is also gradually finalizing the Law on Digital Technology Industry to regulate digital assets. But what should businesses and financial professionals prepare in order to meet these new legal requirements?

Marcus NGUYEN
Meet the Team
ENGAGEMENT MODEL

How We Walk With You

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Every client, every market, every challenge deserves a considered approach.

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STEP 1

We Listen First

Every engagement starts with understanding — your business, your market, and the real challenges you face. No templates. No assumptions.

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STEP 2

We Build Together

We design the legal, compliance, and structural frameworks your business needs — tailored to how you actually operate, not how a textbook says you should.

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STEP 3

We Stress-Test Everything

Before anything goes live, we pressure-test it against the standard that matters: would this hold under institutional scrutiny? If not, we fix it.

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ONGOING

We Stay In Your Corner

Markets shift. Regulations evolve. We don’t disappear after delivery — we stay, adapt, and make sure your foundations hold as the landscape changes.

CLIENT OUTCOMES

From Recent Engagements

SANDBOX APPROVED

"They built our entire compliance program from zero — KYC procedures, risk framework, governance structure — before sandbox admission. The regulators had no follow-up questions."

CEO, Crypto Payment Platform
$15M DEAL CLOSED

"The sell-side preparation was meticulous. From restructuring to IP protection, every material issue was addressed before the buyer's counsel arrived. The deal closed without renegotiation."

Board Member, Listed Finance Group
7 JURISDICTIONS

"They structured licensed entities across seven jurisdictions in under six months. Our group-wide compliance finally has a single coherent framework."

COO, Digital Asset Group
MARKET POSITIONING

"Really appreciate their support on producing a legal memo by an international law firm. It helped us well positioned in the market and working with reputable media partners."

COO, Crypto Wallet
MARKET ANALYSIS

"Their knowledge on market and regulations, along with dialoguing with related authorities are second to none!"

CCO, Exchange Platform