vietnam flies high on cryptocurrency gains

Vietnam flies high on cryptocurrency gains

The booming popularity of cryptocurrency has triggered criticism across the globe, particularly in Vietnam. However, both investors and regulators have shown keen interest in a potential central bank digital currency.
bitcoin hits record high above 62000

Bitcoin hits record high above $62,000

Bitcoin hit a record high above $62,000 Tuesday as the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase prepares to launch shares on Wall Street.
roundtable calling the right shots in the new normal

Roundtable – Calling the right shots in the new normal

The roundtable themed "Calling the right shots in the new normal" is taking place at the headquarters of VIR in Hanoi this morning with the participation of experts and leaders of local and foreign businesses in all sectors.
why the blockchain revolution rolls on

Why the blockchain revolution rolls on

It has been a little over 10 years since blockchain technology and Bitcoin exploded into the public domain but, apart from making a few cryptocurrency miners rich beyond belief, the expected transformation of the world as we know it has yet to materialise. Why has the promised technological rapture not done so – and more importantly, will it ever?
cryptocurrency bounce could be catalyst for mainstream use

Cryptocurrency bounce could be catalyst for mainstream use

Global market fluctuations, as well as mainstream organisations and central banks’ ambition to launch digital currencies, are seen as an endorsement for crypto asset activities, while gold is meanwhile still proving its glitter as a safe-haven investment worldwide.
cryptocurrency rules need to be clarified

Cryptocurrency rules need to be clarified

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is working on a new decree to regulate cryptocurrency.
privacy watchdogs warn facebook over libra currency

Privacy watchdogs warn Facebook over Libra currency

Global privacy regulators joined forces on Tuesday (Aug 6) to demand guarantees from Facebook on how it will protect users' financial data when it launches its planned cryptocurrency, Libra.
japan firm says us 32m missing in cryptocurrency hack

Japan firm says US$32m missing in cryptocurrency hack

A Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange said Friday (Jul 12) it had halted all services after losing cryptocurrency worth more than US$32 million in the latest apparent hack involving virtual money.
facebook takes on the world of cryptocurrency with libra coin

Facebook takes on the world of cryptocurrency with 'Libra' coin

Facebook unveiled plans on Tuesday (Jun 18) for a new global cryptocurrency called Libra, pledging to deliver a stable virtual money that lives on smartphones and could bring over a billion "unbanked" people into the financial system.
central bank gives no permission to cryptocurrency platforms

Central bank gives no permission to cryptocurrency platforms

The State Bank of Vietnam has not granted permission to any virtual and crypto currency trading platforms in Vietnam.
moit makes case for crypto mining

MoIT makes case for crypto mining

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed not to suspend the imports of cryptocurrency mining machines (HS code 8471.80.90) in order to ensure the production and business activities of enterprises.
plastic surgeon buys top south korea bitcoin exchange

Plastic surgeon buys top South Korea Bitcoin exchange

A consortium led by a prominent Seoul plastic surgeon purchased a controlling stake in South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, reports said Friday (Oct 12).
psg announce deal to launch cryptocurrency

PSG announce deal to launch cryptocurrency

French footballing giants Paris Saint-Germain are launching their own cryptocurrency after announcing a new partnership with Socios.com, a blockchain company based in Malta.
central bank agrees to suspend import of cryptocurrency mining machines

Central bank agrees to suspend import of cryptocurrency mining machines

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) said that it agreed with the proposal of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to suspend the import of cryptocurrency mining machines in a move to improve the management of currency transactions in the country.
hackers steal us 30 million from top seoul bitcoin exchange

Hackers steal US$30 million from top Seoul bitcoin exchange

Hackers stole more than US$30 million worth of cryptocurrencies from South Korea's top bitcoin exchange, sending the unit's price falling around the world on Wednesday (Jun 20).