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Agreements enable CAEX to meet capital requirements to pursue entry into Vietnam’s regulated crypto pilot program
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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.
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.”
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.
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.
關於 HashKey Exchange
HashKey Exchange 是上市公司 HashKey Holdings Limited (3887.HK3887.HK) 旗下的數字資產交易所，致力於在合規、資金保障、平台安全方面為虛擬資產交易所定義新標竿。Hash Blockchain Limited（HashKey Exchange）是香港首批持牌零售虛擬資產交易所。目前已獲得香港證券及期貨事務監察委員會（證監會）批准，持有在《證券及期貨條例》下的第1類（證券交易）、第7類（提供自動化交易服務），以及在《打擊洗錢條例》下的經營虛擬資產交易平台牌照，合規營運虛擬資產交易平台。HashKey Exchange 已獲得 ISO 27001（資訊安全）和 ISO 27701（資料私隱）管理系統認證。
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.
