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 XYZ100 perpetual settles in USDC everywhere.
2 venues open Nasdaq 100 (XYZ100) perps to traders in Laos.
HyperliquidFour steps from sign-up to an open position.
Share sales and similar dispositions are subject to 2% income tax on the selling price.
Trading XYZ100 from Laos: not clearly regulated.
4 platforms serve Laos for Nasdaq 100 (XYZ100) trading, among them Aevo, GMX and Hyperliquid.
Canborsa offers up to 20x leverage on Nasdaq 100 (XYZ100) for traders based in Laos.
On Canborsa, Nasdaq 100 (XYZ100) trading from Laos costs 0.07% per side.