Tag: "crypto currency"
Vietnam crypto boss accused of scam using fake ‘banh mi’ chain scheme

Vietnam crypto boss accused of scam using fake ‘banh mi’ chain scheme

Vietnam News 16:33 05/04/2026

A Vietnamese cryptocurrency executive allegedly used a fake ‘banh mi’ (Vietnamese sandwich) chain scheme to defraud investors, after launching digital tokens including VNDC, ONUS, and HNG and misleading promotions tied to a non-existent retail network, the Ministry of Public Security told a press briefing on Friday.

Crypto firm accidentally sends $44 billion in bitcoins to users

Crypto firm accidentally sends $44 billion in bitcoins to users

World 10:33 07/02/2026

SEOUL -- South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb said on Saturday it had accidentally given away more than $40 billion worth of bitcoins to customers as promotional rewards, triggering a sharp selloff on the exchange.

Vietnam launches crypto asset market

Vietnam launches crypto asset market

Vietnam News 10:14 23/09/2025

The Vietnamese government has rolled out a five-year pilot program aimed at bringing over US$100 billion in crypto asset trading activity under official regulation.