Over 7,000 digital coin mining machines imported into Ho Chi Minh City in 2017
The machines are designed to efficiently solve complex puzzles to ‘mine’ digital currencies
Vietnam’s cryptocurrency market remains active despite ban
Many ‘bitcoin mining farms’ with thousands of computers are reportedly running in Vietnam
Three apprehended over bitcoin-related fraud in northern Vietnam
Unaware victims bought into a fraudulent investment fund with promises of high interest rates and referral rewards
Vietnam’s central bank outlaws Bitcoin
A fine of up to VND200 million (US$10,959) and possible criminal charges will be imposed on violators
Vietnam’s hype for cryptocurrency could be pipe dream for some
Hopeful investors are pouring large sums into digital assets without really understanding the odds
Bitcoin exchange MtGox in administration, bankruptcy eyed
The move marks the acceptance that there is no viable way to rescue the company, and heralds the apparent end of an exchange that at one time accounted for around 80 percent of global transactions in the virtual currency.
Bitcoin exchange CEO found dead in Singapore
Singapore police said they were investigating the "unnatural" death of Autumn Radtke, chief executive of Singapore-based First Meta, on February 26, but that no foul play was suspected
Bitcoin crashes after China bank measures
Chinese speculators have driven Bitcoin prices into the financial stratosphere this year, peaking at 7,588 yuan (now $1,250) on November 30.
Bitcoin value jumps, after US authorities appear positive
The electronic currency that is suspected of being used for illicit transactions on the Internet reached a value of $900 for the first time on specialized currency exchange websites.