Singapore became the world’s top country for crypto adoption, overtaking the United States in a global ranking by Bybit and DL Research. The report found strong regulation, high public use and deep institutional support helped crypto become part of everyday life in Singapore.

Nguyen Hoa Binh, famously known as Shark Binh from Shark Tank Vietnam, was arrested by the Hanoi police for his role in the collapsed AntEx cryptocurrency project. Once hailed as a visionary investor and a household name in Vietnam’s startup ecosystem, Binh now faces intense scrutiny and legal jeopardy following mounting investor complaints.

Vietnam will limit its 2026 crypto pilot to five licensed exchanges. Strict rules aim to protect investors and ensure a trusted market.

Vietnam is stepping up its ambitions to become a regional crypto and fintech powerhouse, with Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh urging Binance to establish a presence in Da Nang City.

Vietnam—consistently ranked among the world’s top countries for grassroots crypto adoption—has taken a bold regulatory leap with the launch of a sweeping five-year cryptocurrency market pilot.

Vietnamese authorities have dismantled what they claim is the nation’s largest-ever crypto fraud operation, following the arrest of the ringleader behind a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme built around the digital token Paynet Coin (PAYN).

South Korea’s Dunamu is partnering with Vietnam’s MB Bank to launch the country’s first domestic crypto exchange. The deal will use Upbit’s technology and expertise to support Vietnam’s digital asset market and regulatory framework.

Vietnam has launched NDAChain, its first national blockchain platform, aimed at securing and streamlining the country's digital transformation.

NY Attorney General Letitia James cracked down on a crypto fraud ring that stole millions in Brooklyn, freezing $300,000 in assets and seizing $140,000 in crypto from a Vietnam-based group targeting Russian speakers with fake ads.

Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed a major digital law that establishes clear crypto regulations and strict AML standards, while also offering incentives for AI, semiconductors, and digital infrastructure—signalling its ambition to become a global tech and investment hub.