Austrian Blockchain Center and Danang Fintech Lab (DFL24) Sign MoU on Blockchain Research and Education
The Austrian Blockchain Center (ABC Research) and Danang Fintech Lab (DFL24) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening cooperation between Europe and Southeast Asia in blockchain research, education, and innovation. The signing took place during Da Nang Business, Finance and Technology Week 2026, as part of the Vietnam High-Level Policy Dialogue — one of the week's flagship events.
The agreement was signed by Professor Alfred Taudes, Managing Director of the Austrian Blockchain Center, and Ha My Tran, Founder and Legal Representative of DFL24.
Three Strategic Areas of Cooperation
The partnership establishes a long-term framework for collaboration between the two institutions, built around three focus areas:
- Research and Applied Innovation — Joint initiatives in blockchain, digital assets, tokenization, real-world assets (RWAs), financial regulation, and the development of regulatory sandboxes.
- Education and Knowledge Exchange — Executive education programs, academic exchange, applied research, guest lectures, and case studies designed to strengthen the link between research and industry practice.
- International Collaboration — Jointly organized conferences, workshops, and publications, as well as the networking of universities, researchers, businesses, policymakers, and innovation ecosystems across Europe and Southeast Asia.
European Research Expertise Meets Vietnam's Fintech Ecosystem
The Austrian Blockchain Center is recognized internationally as a leading research institution in the blockchain field. Through its cooperation with DFL24 — an organization with strong ties to Vietnam's fintech sector — the partnership aims to create new opportunities to accelerate blockchain innovation, develop talent, and strengthen international partnerships supporting the growth of the digital economy in both regions.
A Long-Term Vision
According to both organizations, the MoU marks the starting point of a long-term partnership, with concrete joint projects to be developed in the coming months. The agreement reflects DFL24's ongoing efforts to connect Vietnam's fintech and blockchain community with world-class research institutions, reinforcing Da Nang's growing role as a hub for financial and technological innovation in Southeast Asia.
Stay tuned to DFL24 for updates on upcoming joint programs, research initiatives, and educational collaborations arising from this partnership.
Sources
- Austrian Blockchain Center – ABC Research (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/abc-research-gmbh/
- Danang Fintech Lab – DFL24 (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/dfl24/
- Prof. Alfred Taudes (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfredtaudes/
- Ha My Tran (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/tranhmy/
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