Vietnam

Vietnam
Vietnam Investigates ICO Fraud After $660 Million in Losses Reported
A team that conducted two token sales involving thousands of investors has gone dark.
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Vietnam's Central Bank Announces Ban on Bitcoin Payments
The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a statement banning the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in payments from Jan. 1, 2018.
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Statue of Ho Chi Minh  in front of Ho Chi Minh City Hall in Vietnam.
Vietnam Is Preparing to Legally Recognize Bitcoin
Vietnam's prime minister has approved a plan that could see the country formally recognize bitcoin as a form of payment, reports say.
Statue of Ho Chi Minh  in front of Ho Chi Minh City Hall in Vietnam.

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OneCoin 'License' is a Fake, Says Vietnamese Government
OneCoin doesn't have a license to operate in Vietnam despite claims to the contrary, the government said this week.
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Check Out This Crazy Trailer for a Vietnamese Bitcoin Action Movie
A flashy “action comedy” debuting next year in Vietnam uses bitcoin as a plot element amid a story of international intrigue and crime.
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The Giant Awakens: Asia's Top Bitcoin Stories in 2014
From rumoured bans to booms, 2014 was big for bitcoin in Asia. Here is a review of the stories that made the biggest splashes, for better or worse.
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Vietnam Exchange Adds Bitcoin Wallet with Off-Chain Transactions
Asian exchange Bitcoin Vietnam has added wallet functionality that allows 'off-chain' transactions between users and instant trading functionality.
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Dominik Weil & wife Phuong
Vietnam State TV Report Highlights Curiosity About Bitcoin
A report on Vietnam's state-owned TV network VTV1 shows interest and activity surrounding bitcoin remains high, despite official disapproval.
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First 'Live' Bitcoin Exchange Opens in Vietnam
Open-order exchange VBTC launched in Ho Chi Minh City recently, saying bitcoin's economic benefits outweigh the authorities' concerns.
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Yolo Cafe, Hanoi
International Effort Brings Boost for Bitcoin in Vietnam
A new bitcoin exchange project in Vietnam combines German experience, Israeli technology, and local knowledge to educate and promote.
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