Vietnam News

Vietnam is a socialist country in Southeast Asia with a population of 94.6 million and an area of 331 thousand kilometers. Vietnam has a strong socialist-oriented market economy. Vietnam is considered to be one of the fastest growing economies — in terms of nominal gross domestic product and GDP per capita — since its shift from a command to a mixed economy. It is also an attractive place for foreign investments and is a large agricultural exporter. Vietnam has no Bitcoin trading or holding regulations. Bitcoin in Vietnam is allowed to be used as a good or an asset. Vietnamese Bitcoin exchanges, such as Bitcoin Vietnam and VBTC, are working without any limitations. Also, Vietnam does not restrict Bitcoin mining but made it illegal to use as a means of payment as well as to issue other digital currencies for their usage as a means of payment.

Vietnam’s Largest Telecoms Company Enters Blockchain Sphere, Aims to Be Industry Leader

OCT 26, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

The innovation wing of Vietnam’s largest telecoms operator Viettel aims to become the country’s leading blockchain provider in the next five years.

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South Korea: Police Raid Firm Whose Alleged Crypto Scam Promised Investors Shipwreck Gold

AUG 08, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

South Korean police have raided the office of a local firm whose alleged crypto scam promised investors the spoils of a sunken Russian warship.

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Vietnam: Crypto Mining Firm CEO Allegedly Flees With $35 Mln in Investor, Company Funds

JUL 30, 2018 | by William Suberg

Vietnam is the scene of another major cryptocurrency fraud after a mining firm CEO reportedly absconds with investor and company funds.

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The State Bank of Vietnam Suspends Import of Crypto Mining Hardware

JUL 19, 2018 | by Helen Partz

The central bank of Vietnam has suspended imports of cryptocurrency mining hardware to prevent the use of crypto as payment.

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Vietnam’s Finance Ministry Proposes Temporary Ban on Crypto Mining Hardware Imports

JUN 05, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a temporary blanket ban on imports, citing concerns over regulatory difficulties, local media reports.

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Hanoi’s Dpt. Of Industry And Trade Bans Crypto Use In E-Commerce

APR 16, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Hanoi’s Department of Industry and Trade has banned individuals and organizations from using cryptocurrencies to settle transactions online.

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Vietnam Toughens Measures On Crypto Amid Suspicion Of Biggest Scam In Industry History

APR 13, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

The Vietnamese Prime Minister has called for tougher measures on crypto, amid reports of a $658 mln ICO scam which, if true, would be world’s largest crypto sca...

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Vietnam: Pincoin, Ifan ICOs Exposed As Scams That Allegedly Stole $660 Million

APR 10, 2018 | by William Suberg

A Vietnamese scam operation allegedly stole $600 mln from 32,000 investors before disappearing March, in what would be crypto’s largest scam to date.

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Morocco Outlaws Cryptocurrencies

NOV 22, 2017 | by Gareth Jenkinson

Morocco have banned transactions using cryptocurrencies - citing significant risks due to a lack of regulation

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Why ICO Landscape Has Shifted From ‘Bootstrapped’ Projects

NOV 13, 2017 | by Nick Ayton

ICO landscape is shifting, and founders must be aware of securities laws or face the consequences.

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Vietnam Bans Bitcoin Payments, Global Markets Unfazed

NOV 03, 2017 | by Alex Gao

In making all Bitcoin payments illegal, Vietnam does harm to its own institutions.

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Vietnamese Central Bank Bans Cryptocurrencies

OCT 29, 2017 | by Lisa Froelings

Vietnam’s central bank, State Bank of Vietnam has declared the use of digital currencies in the country as illegal.

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One ICO to Free Everyone From International Data Roaming

OCT 04, 2017 | by Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Sick and tired of inflated phone bills after your foreign trip? TripAlly is working on building a platform that will set you free.

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Vietnamese PM Approves Plan to Authorize Bitcoin As Form of Payment

AUG 26, 2017 | by Joshua Althauser

In a complete turnaround from the previous stance, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen

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OneCoin IS Much Ponzi: Indian Police Chief Confirms ‘Clear Ponzi Scheme’

JUL 12, 2017 | by William Suberg

OneCoin has officially earned its reputation as a ‘Ponzi scheme’ after police had said the company’s profile was “clear.”

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One ICO to Free Everyone From International Data Roaming

OCT 04, 2017 | by Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Sick and tired of inflated phone bills after your foreign trip? TripAlly is working on building a platform that will set you free.

80678 | 2

Vietnamese PM Approves Plan to Authorize Bitcoin As Form of Payment

AUG 26, 2017 | by Joshua Althauser

In a complete turnaround from the previous stance, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen

39195 | 1

Vietnam: Pincoin, Ifan ICOs Exposed As Scams That Allegedly Stole $660 Million

APR 10, 2018 | by William Suberg

A Vietnamese scam operation allegedly stole $600 mln from 32,000 investors before disappearing March, in what would be crypto’s largest scam to date.

37783 |

Vietnamese Central Bank Bans Cryptocurrencies

OCT 29, 2017 | by Lisa Froelings

Vietnam’s central bank, State Bank of Vietnam has declared the use of digital currencies in the country as illegal.

34054 | 9

Vietnam Toughens Measures On Crypto Amid Suspicion Of Biggest Scam In Industry History

APR 13, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

The Vietnamese Prime Minister has called for tougher measures on crypto, amid reports of a $658 mln ICO scam which, if true, would be world’s largest crypto sca...

23005 |

OneCoin Vietnamese License is Forgery

JUN 25, 2017 | by Jon Buck

OneCoin License Fraudulent, Says Vietnamese Government

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Vietnam: Crypto Mining Firm CEO Allegedly Flees With $35 Mln in Investor, Company Funds

JUL 30, 2018 | by William Suberg

Vietnam is the scene of another major cryptocurrency fraud after a mining firm CEO reportedly absconds with investor and company funds.

18566 | 1

Morocco Outlaws Cryptocurrencies

NOV 22, 2017 | by Gareth Jenkinson

Morocco have banned transactions using cryptocurrencies - citing significant risks due to a lack of regulation

18270 | 8

Vietnam Bans Bitcoin Payments, Global Markets Unfazed

NOV 03, 2017 | by Alex Gao

In making all Bitcoin payments illegal, Vietnam does harm to its own institutions.

17490 | 7

OneCoin IS Much Ponzi: Indian Police Chief Confirms ‘Clear Ponzi Scheme’

JUL 12, 2017 | by William Suberg

OneCoin has officially earned its reputation as a ‘Ponzi scheme’ after police had said the company’s profile was “clear.”

16378 | 17

Why ICO Landscape Has Shifted From ‘Bootstrapped’ Projects

NOV 13, 2017 | by Nick Ayton

ICO landscape is shifting, and founders must be aware of securities laws or face the consequences.

15495 | 5

The State Bank of Vietnam Suspends Import of Crypto Mining Hardware

JUL 19, 2018 | by Helen Partz

The central bank of Vietnam has suspended imports of cryptocurrency mining hardware to prevent the use of crypto as payment.

15231 | 4

South Korea: Police Raid Firm Whose Alleged Crypto Scam Promised Investors Shipwreck Gold

AUG 08, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

South Korean police have raided the office of a local firm whose alleged crypto scam promised investors the spoils of a sunken Russian warship.

15210 | 3

Hanoi’s Dpt. Of Industry And Trade Bans Crypto Use In E-Commerce

APR 16, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Hanoi’s Department of Industry and Trade has banned individuals and organizations from using cryptocurrencies to settle transactions online.

11864 |

Vietnam’s Finance Ministry Proposes Temporary Ban on Crypto Mining Hardware Imports

JUN 05, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a temporary blanket ban on imports, citing concerns over regulatory difficulties, local media reports.

9725 |

OneCoin IS Much Ponzi: Indian Police Chief Confirms ‘Clear Ponzi Scheme’

JUL 12, 2017 | by William Suberg

OneCoin has officially earned its reputation as a ‘Ponzi scheme’ after police had said the company’s profile was “clear.”

16378 | 17

Vietnamese Central Bank Bans Cryptocurrencies

OCT 29, 2017 | by Lisa Froelings

Vietnam’s central bank, State Bank of Vietnam has declared the use of digital currencies in the country as illegal.

34054 | 9

OneCoin Vietnamese License is Forgery

JUN 25, 2017 | by Jon Buck

OneCoin License Fraudulent, Says Vietnamese Government

19028 | 8

Morocco Outlaws Cryptocurrencies

NOV 22, 2017 | by Gareth Jenkinson

Morocco have banned transactions using cryptocurrencies - citing significant risks due to a lack of regulation

18270 | 8

Vietnam Bans Bitcoin Payments, Global Markets Unfazed

NOV 03, 2017 | by Alex Gao

In making all Bitcoin payments illegal, Vietnam does harm to its own institutions.

17490 | 7

Why ICO Landscape Has Shifted From ‘Bootstrapped’ Projects

NOV 13, 2017 | by Nick Ayton

ICO landscape is shifting, and founders must be aware of securities laws or face the consequences.

15495 | 5

The State Bank of Vietnam Suspends Import of Crypto Mining Hardware

JUL 19, 2018 | by Helen Partz

The central bank of Vietnam has suspended imports of cryptocurrency mining hardware to prevent the use of crypto as payment.

15231 | 4

South Korea: Police Raid Firm Whose Alleged Crypto Scam Promised Investors Shipwreck Gold

AUG 08, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

South Korean police have raided the office of a local firm whose alleged crypto scam promised investors the spoils of a sunken Russian warship.

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Vietnam to Legalize, Regulate Bitcoin

DEC 06, 2016 | by Frisco d'Anconia

Vietnam is another country that is set to join nations that have legitimized Bitcoin.

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One ICO to Free Everyone From International Data Roaming

OCT 04, 2017 | by Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Sick and tired of inflated phone bills after your foreign trip? TripAlly is working on building a platform that will set you free.

80678 | 2

Vietnamese PM Approves Plan to Authorize Bitcoin As Form of Payment

AUG 26, 2017 | by Joshua Althauser

In a complete turnaround from the previous stance, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen

39195 | 1

Vietnam: Crypto Mining Firm CEO Allegedly Flees With $35 Mln in Investor, Company Funds

JUL 30, 2018 | by William Suberg

Vietnam is the scene of another major cryptocurrency fraud after a mining firm CEO reportedly absconds with investor and company funds.

18566 | 1

Vietnam’s Largest Telecoms Company Enters Blockchain Sphere, Aims to Be Industry Leader

OCT 26, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

The innovation wing of Vietnam’s largest telecoms operator Viettel aims to become the country’s leading blockchain provider in the next five years.

6272 | 1