Vietnam Crypto Market Advances as Five Firms Pass Exchange Review

Vietnam is moving closer to a regulated crypto market after five companies passed an initial exchange assessment, although no applicant has received a license yet. The pilot program requires heavy capital, institutional ownership, Level 4 security standards, and anti-money laundering controls before any exchange can operate. New administrative penalties take...

Sberbank Plans BTC, ETH and USDT Loan Collateral

Prominent Russian financial institution Sberbank plans to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT as loan collateral as Russia prepares a new cryptocurrency regulatory framework that takes effect from September 1, 2026. Russia’s largest bank intends to expand crypto-backed lending beyond Bitcoin to Ethereum and Tether’s USDT. Ethereum and USDT collateral will...

Zondacrypto Mystery Deepens as Founder Vanishes and CEO Stays Abroad

Founder Sylwester Suszek remains missing more than four years after his disappearance. CEO reserve claims lacked audited proof as customer withdrawals stalled across markets. Polish and Estonian regulators intensified scrutiny after the exchange collapsed. Zondacrypto’s collapse has evolved into both a financial and criminal investigation after its founder disappeared and...