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.
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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.
Vietnam’s central bank says no to crypto mining rig imports
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has decided that no more cryptocurrency mining machines are needed in the country.
Vietnam calls for import ban on crypto mining rigs
The Ministry of Finance in Vietnam has called for an outright ban on the import of the cryptocurrency mining equipment to stop the alleged free flow of the rigs in the country.
Gov’t seizes domain name of Vietnam’s oldest crypto exchange
Bitcoin Vietnam has found itself in trouble with the law after local authorities claimed the company has been "operating a blog without a proper license."
Vietnamese startup swindles $660M with 2 ICO projects: report
Modern Tech has gone dark after allegedly defrauding 32,000 people out of $660 million in connection with two initial coin offerings, according to local reports.
Prime minister prepares to embrace bitcoin legalization in Vietnam
It may have been a long time coming, but Vietnam is finally ready to get on board the cryptocurrency train.