Japan’s Soramitsu to conduct CBDC feasibility study for the Philippines and Vietnam
According to Nikkei, the two countries are revamping their CBDCs efforts in response to the growing popularity of Chinese payments apps like Alipay and WeChat Pay.
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Majority of Vietnamese blockchain firms are headquartered abroad: report
While being one of the highest adopters of digital currencies, Vietnam is not the friendliest jurisdiction for digital currency and blockchain firms, according to local reports.
Vietnam’s deputy PM calls for legal framework targeting digital assets
Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai appointed the Ministry of Finance to oversee digital assets and explore and amend laws to build a legal framework for the nascent industry.
Vietnam’s PM asks central bank to explore CBDC based on blockchain
The prime minister has been pushing for e-governance as he seeks to make Vietnam’s government an efficient digital one, putting emphasis on big data, augmented reality, artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
Vietnam warns investors of digital currency trading risk
Financial authorities in Vietnam have issued a warning to the public to be aware of the risks of investing in digital currency.
Promoting digital currency investment schemes illegal in Vietnam: official
Investing in digital currency remains illegal in Vietnam, and those who encourage people to invest in schemes are considered offenders.
Vietnam forms group for digital currency policy research
The nine-member group is in charge of exploring and formulating policies to manage digital currencies and virtual assets.
Scam alert: Former OneCoin top earner reinvents Ponzi scheme with OneLink
After OneCoin made off with billions of dollars, one of its former top-ranking earners has reinvented it under a new name – OneLink and is targeting investors
Vietnam establishing new blockchain friendly regulations
Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam aims to establish a regulatory framework and policies tackling blockchain in an effort for the development of smart cities.
Vietnam to launch first official cryptocurrency exchange
Kronn Ventures AG has officially signed a memorandum of understanding with the Linh Tanh Group, which will pave the way for the establishment of a cryptocurrency exchange in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s securities regulator announces industry ban on crypto
The State Securities Commission of Vietnam has announced a ban on ‘cryptocurrency activity’ for companies operating under its watch.
Vietnam crypto mining CEO flees with $35M in investors’ money
At least 20 investors of a Vietnamese crypto mining company have fallen victim to yet another scam and are now seeking justice after the CEO of Sky Mining reportedly fled the country.