Laos permits cryptocurrency trading through licensed platforms (LDX, Bitqik) issued by the Bank of the Lao P.D.R., but the framework is highly restrictive. While trading is technically legal, the government plans to cut electricity supply to crypto miners starting Q1 2026 to prioritize other sectors. The central bank has explicitly stated cryptocurrencies are not legal tender and cannot be used as official payment tools, and it warns investors about unregulated foreign platforms.
The contract itself does not change by geography: a LINK perpetual settles in USDC everywhere.
14 venues open Chainlink perps to traders in Laos.
ApeX
Aster
Avantis
Derive
gTrade
Helix
Hyperliquid
KiloEx
Lighter
Ostium
Pacifica
ParadexFour steps from sign-up to an open position.
Share sales and similar dispositions are subject to 2% income tax on the selling price.
Trading LINK from Laos: not clearly regulated.
Bank of the Lao P.D.R.
Laos residents can trade Chainlink on 19 platforms, including Aevo, ApeX and Aster.
On Canborsa, traders in Laos can use up to 20x leverage on Chainlink.