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Buying Bitcoin in Southeast Asia has never been more straightforward. The region is one of the most crypto-active in the world — Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines consistently rank among the top countries globally for cryptocurrency adoption. Despite varying regulatory environments, millions of people across the region are buying Bitcoin every month using local payment methods they already know: bank transfers, GCash, GoPay, MoMo, and more.

Keeping your Bitcoin on an exchange is one of the biggest mistakes you can make. If the exchange gets hacked, freezes withdrawals, or goes bankrupt — as FTX did in 2022 — your funds are gone. A Bitcoin wallet lets you hold your own keys, so no one can take your coins without your permission.