On the afternoon of October 6, 2025, at the third quarter press conference, a representative of the Hanoi City Police officially confirmed that they were investigating suspicions related to the AntEx cryptocurrency project, which is said to have involved businessman Nguyen Hoa Binh (commonly known as Shark Binh, Chairman of NextTech Group). This has caused Shark Binh to face perhaps the biggest crisis in his business career.
According to the latest Chia of media expert Nguyen Ngoc Longing, it was Shark Binh's sudden re-mention of the AntEx case that got him into big trouble. It is worth mentioning that this case Capital been buried for quite a while, but Shark Binh "revealed" it at an extremely sensitive time - right after Resolution No. 05 was issued, paving the way for the first legal framework on digital assets and cryptocurrencies in Vietnam.
Mr. Longing commented that this action was no different than “digging his own grave” when Shark Binh proactively revived a sensitive incident. The question is: why did a person who used to be very cautious and sensitive in media and business like Shark Binh choose this time to stir up trouble?
According to the expert's analysis, the answer can be summed up in two words : "greed" . He believes that with his Capital quickness, Shark Binh may have seen a great opportunity when the cryptocurrency market was officially legalized - a new "piece of cake" with great potential that any investor would want to participate in. However, in order to develop or lead a project in this field, Shark Binh needs to "clean up" the past associated with AntEx - a name that once caused him to be heavily criticized in the Vietnamese blockchain community.
The story seems to reflect the familiar tragedy of many big businessmen: when success and outstanding vision make them become overconfident in their ability to control public opinion. It is the ambition to “start over” in the field of digital assets that may have caused Shark Binh to make a wrong move – turning a golden opportunity into a new media crisis.
Shark Binh’s story is currently becoming a hot topic in the media, similar to the “self-provoking media” incidents that have caused many big brands to suffer. According to experts, the lesson here is: the media is not only a tool to promote reputation, but also a double-edged sword , especially when insiders misjudge public sentiment.
