OKX Ventures and HashKey Invest in Vietnam Exchange CAEX, Become Strategic Partners Alongside Founding Shareholders VPBankS and LynkiD

• Agreements enable CAEX to meet capital requirements to pursue entry into Vietnam's regulated crypto pilot program

• Partnership brings together Vietnamese financial and technology expertise and global crypto capabilities to support CAEX's growth and compliance

Hanoi, Apr. 10, 2026 – Vietnam Prosperity Crypto Asset Exchange Joint Stock Company (CAEX) today announced that OKX Ventures and one of HashKey’s fintech Investment Funds, HashKey Capital, have entered into agreements to invest in the company, and become its strategic partners. The agreements bring these partners into CAEX alongside founding shareholders VPBankS and LynkiD.

Together with other shareholders, OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital will contribute funds to CAEX in April so that it can meet minimum capital requirements of VND 10 trillion (USD 380 million) to participate in Vietnam's pilot program for regulated crypto asset trading under Government Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP.

The partnership brings together Vietnamese financial and technology expertise and global crypto capabilities to support CAEX's growth and compliance.

As strategic partners and shareholders, HashKey and OKX Ventures will explore collaboration with CAEX on technical infrastructure, security systems, compliance, and risk management, as well as liquidity connectivity in line with applicable laws and regulations.

VPBank Securities (VPBankS), a Vietnamese financial institution and part of the Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank, ticker: VPB) ecosystem, is a founding shareholder and key strategic partner of CAEX, and contributes financial strength, governance, and investment expertise to the exchange.

LynkiD, a technology partner within the VPBank ecosystem, is also a founding shareholder of CAEX, and supports digital identity, user experience, and core platform infrastructure to ensure secure, fast, and seamless operations for the firm.

Chairman and CEO of CAEX Mr. Nguyen Hong Trung said: “We believe the cooperation with OKX Ventures and HashKey will enable CAEX to access and operate a crypto asset trading platform in line with international standards. CAEX is committed to building a transparent, secure, and accessible exchange where every investor can participate, unlock opportunities, and enjoy a dynamic experience in the era of digital assets.”

OKX Global Markets Vice President Netero Dai said: "Vietnam is one of the most dynamic markets for digital assets, with strong user adoption and a clear move toward a regulated framework. Our partnership with CAEX reflects our mission to create a safe, trusted environment for people to transact with crypto. We’re proud to support the development of a secure and compliant platform for Vietnam’s growing digital asset community.”

HashKey Exchange BG CEO, Mr. Haiyang Ru, said: “Vietnam is one of the most vibrant and high-potential markets in Asia. These conditions create an ideal environment for the next generation of fully licensed crypto asset enterprises. We are honored to partner with CAEX to share our long-term vision of compliance, transparency, sustainability, and market-wide trust.”

CAEX was established to become a leading crypto asset trading platform and expand access to compliant, modern investment channels for Vietnamese investors. The company plays a strategic role within VPBank’s ecosystem in serving a broad range of customer financial needs.

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About CAEX

Vietnam Prosperity Crypto Asset Exchange Joint Stock Company (CAEX) is a member of VPBank’s financial ecosystem. Established with the vision of building a transparent and secure crypto asset trading platform for investors.

Led by VPBankS, LynkiD and strategic partners, CAEX brings together an experienced team of professionals in finance, technology and cybersecurity, with the goal of contributing to the sustainable development of Vietnam’s digital financial ecosystem.

About HashKey Capital

HashKey Fintech Investment Fund III is an investment fund focused on digital assets, fintech and related infrastructure opportunities. Through a combination of liquid digital asset positions and strategic investments in early-stage and growth-stage portfolio companies, the fund seeks to support ecosystem development while pursuing long-term capital appreciation. For the avoidance of doubt, HashKey Fintech Investment Fund III does not form part of the consolidated group of HashKey Holdings Limited.

About HashKey Exchange

HashKey Exchange is a digital asset exchange operated by Hash Blockchain Limited and is part of HashKey Holdings Limited (3887.HK), a publicly listed company. The exchange is committed to setting benchmarks in compliance, asset protection, and platform security for the virtual asset industry. Operated by Hash Blockchain Limited, it is one of the first licensed retail virtual asset exchanges in Hong Kong. The platform is fully regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), holding Type 1 (Dealing in Securities) and Type 7 (Providing Automated Trading Services) licenses under the Securities and Futures Ordinance, as well as a virtual asset trading platform license under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance. The exchange is certified under ISO 27001 (Information Security Management) and ISO 27701 (Privacy Information Management), ensuring the highest standards of operational and data security.

In strict compliance with applicable regulations, HashKey Exchange does not provide services to users in Mainland China, the United States, and certain other jurisdictions

About OKX Ventures and OKX

OKX Ventures is the investment arm of OKX, a fintech company on a mission to modernize money and markets. Today it is trusted by more than 120 million people around the world who use OKX services to invest, transact and trade digital assets across a number of financial instruments including spot, futures, and decentralized markets. As one of the world's largest platforms, OKX is known for its exchange, wallet, and onchain ecosystem used by everyday people and large institutions.

OKX maintains regional offices in the United States, Europe, UAE and Singapore with a number of local offices across São Paulo, Hong Kong, the Republic of Türkiye, and Australia. Over the past several years, it has built one of the world's most comprehensive regulatory-compliant, licensed fintech companies.

OKX is steadfastly committed to transparency and security and publishes Proof of Reserves reports on a monthly basis to ensure customer funds are always protected and available to people. To learn more about OKX, download our app or visit: okx.com.