Surge in cryptocurrency investment indicates multi-billion-dollar opportunity

Wednesday, Aug 14, 2024

Việt Nam ranks third globally in the number of cryptocurrency holders. Data from the Crypto Crunch App indicates that 26 million people in the country own cryptocurrencies, five times the number with stock trading accounts.

VN ranks second in the world in cryptocurrency ownership rankings

Monday, May 13, 2024

Việt Nam ranks second in the world in cryptocurrency ownership with 21.2 per cent of the population adopting crypto, according to data from the Crypto payment gateway Triple-A.

Cryptocurrency will not be banned in Việt Nam: justice ministry

Saturday, Apr 13, 2024

It is necessary for Viêt Nam to develop a legal framework for cryptocurrency to prevent risks and illegal appropriation.

Việt Nam ranks third in crypto gains in 2023

Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024

Việt Nam was one of five Asian markets in the top 10 countries for cryptocurrency gains last year.

Vietnamese cryptocurrency market in 2023: nearly 65% of investors struggle to make profits, with 43.6% facing losses

Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024

The cryptocurrency market in Việt Nam remained bleak in 2023, resulting in a lack of profitability for nearly 65 per cent of investors. 

Agencies promote anti-money laundering in cryptocurrency transactions

Friday, Sep 22, 2023

According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the total value of money laundering activities globally each year can be equal to 2-5 per cent of world GDP, equivalent to US$800 billion to $2 trillion.

Online searches for 'cryptocurrency' rise sharply during pandemic

Saturday, Apr 09, 2022

Google searches for “cryptocurrency” increased sharply in recent years as Vietnamese paid more attention to seeking investment channels, especially during the pandemic with social distancing measures in place, which forced people to stay home.

Cryptocurrency continues to be attractive investment channel next year

Thursday, Dec 30, 2021

Despite the volatility in the market, cryptocurrencies still witnessed a strong year, with some currencies posting gains of at least 5,000 per cent in market value, bringing huge profits to investors.

PM asks central bank to study cryptocurrency, carry out pilot implementation

Saturday, Jul 03, 2021

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chinh has asked the State Bank of Viet Nam to study and carry out pilot implementation for cryptocurrency based on blockchain technology in the 2021-23 period.

Legal framework needed to better manage cryptocurrency market

Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021

A delay in issuing official legal regulations on managing cryptocurrencies will cause a rise in the risks of fraud and theft related to virtual assets, experts have warned.

Finance ministry studies legal framework for cryptocurrencies

Thursday, Apr 01, 2021

The Ministry of Finance is studying the legal framework for managing cryptocurrencies on stock exchanges which would pave the way for legal cryptocurrency transactions in Viet Nam.

Experts warn of risks with cryptocurrency trades

Friday, Mar 12, 2021

Cryptocurrencies are booming in Viet Nam as investors consider them promising investments while government agencies and experts warn of their risks.

Finance ministry warns of cryptocurrency trading risks

Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021

High-tech crimes related to cryptocurrency were taking place complicatedly in sophisticated forms, the ministry said.

VN ranks second in cryptocurrency use, driven by remittance payments: Statista

Thursday, Feb 18, 2021

Viet Nam ranked second in term of cryptocurrrency use, driven by remittance payments, according to a recent survey by a global provider of market and consumer data Statista.

Mastercard accelerates crypto card partner programme

Thursday, Jul 23, 2020

Aiding adoption and creating innovative experiences in the crypto space, Mastercard on July 22 announced the expansion of its cryptocurrency programme, making it simpler and faster for partners to bring secure, compliant payment cards to market.