Viettel Money and Telcoin Hold Exploratory Discussions at MWC 2026 on Blockchain-Based Cross-Border Payments

Viettel Money and Telcoin Hold Exploratory Discussions at MWC 2026 on Blockchain-Based Cross-Border Payments During Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona (March 2–5), representatives from Viettel Money, the digital financial services arm of Vietnam’s Viettel Group, met with Telcoin, a U.S.-based fintech holding a digital asset bank charter from the state of Nebraska. According to Viettel’s official post-event summary, the meeting was led by Võ Anh Tâm, Deputy General Director of Viettel Digital Services. The discussion focused on potential cooperation opportunities in international payments, including the use of blockchain infrastructure and stablecoins to improve speed, cost, and accessibility. Key points from the recap include: - Exchange of views on blockchain-based international payment models - Exploration of stablecoin integration possibilities (Telcoin currently operates eUSD, a 1:1 USD-pegged stablecoin issued by Telcoin Digital Asset Bank and live on Ethereum and Polygon) - Recognition of Viettel’s extensive telecommunications network and customer base across more than 10 countries in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America as a potential foundation for advanced digital payment solutions Võ Anh Tâm described the conversation as a “natural step forward” in Viettel’s global digital financial services strategy. No agreements, partnerships, pilots, or formalized commitments have been publicly announced by either party. The meeting was exploratory in nature, consistent with high-level industry discussions that commonly occur at MWC. This engagement highlights ongoing interest in regulated blockchain solutions for cross-border payments, particularly in markets with high remittance volumes and significant mobile network reach. Viettel Money serves one of the world’s fastest-growing digital payment markets in Vietnam, while Telcoin has developed blockchain infrastructure tailored for mobile network operators to enable financial services via mobile devices. Further developments, if any, will be communicated through official channels of Viettel Money and Telcoin.