- The relevant agreement enables CAEX to meet the capital requirements in order to seek entry into Vietnam's regulated cryptocurrency pilot program.
- This collaboration brings together Vietnam's fintech expertise with global cryptocurrency capabilities, supporting CAEX's growth and compliance.
Hanoi, Vietnam, April 10, 2026 – Vietnam Tengh Hoang Vuong Cryptocurrency Asset Exchange Joint Stock Company (CAEX) today announced that OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital, a subsidiary of HashKey Fintech Investment Fund, have signed an agreement to invest in CAEX and become strategic partners. According to the agreement, these partners will join founding shareholders VPBankS and LynkiD in CAEX.
OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital, along with other shareholders, will inject capital into CAEX in April to enable it to meet the minimum capital requirement of 10 trillion VND (US$380 million) required to participate in Vietnam’s pilot program for regulated cryptocurrency asset trading, pursuant to Government Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP.
This collaboration brings together Vietnam’s fintech expertise with global cryptocurrency capabilities to support CAEX’s growth and compliance.
As part of this collaboration, HashKey and OKX Ventures will explore cooperation with CAEX in areas such as technology infrastructure, security systems, compliance and risk management, and liquidity connectivity (within the framework of applicable laws and regulations).
VPBank Securities (VPBankS) is a Vietnamese financial institution part of the Vietnam Tengh Hoanh Vuong Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank, stock code: VPB) ecosystem. It is a founding shareholder and key strategic partner of CAEX, providing the exchange with financial strength, governance and investment expertise.
LynkiD is a technology partner within the VPBank ecosystem and a founding shareholder of CAEX, providing the company with digital identity, user experience, and core platform infrastructure support to ensure secure, fast, and seamless operations.
CAEX Chairman and CEO Nguyen Hong Trung stated, “We believe that our partnership with OKX Ventures and HashKey will enable CAEX to access and operate a cryptocurrency asset trading platform that complies with international standards. CAEX is committed to building a transparent, secure, and accessible exchange where every investor can participate, unlock opportunities, and enjoy a vibrant experience in the digital asset era.”
Netero Dai, Vice President of Global Markets at OKX, stated, “Vietnam is one of the most dynamic markets in the digital asset space, with high user adoption rates and a clear move towards a regulated framework. Our partnership with CAEX reflects our mission to create a safe and trustworthy environment for people to trade cryptocurrencies. We are proud to support the creation of a safe and compliant platform for Vietnam’s growing digital asset community.”
Mr. Ru Hai Duong, CEO of HashKey Exchange Business Group, said: “Vietnam is one of the most dynamic and high-potential markets in Asia. These conditions create an ideal environment for the next generation of fully licensed cryptocurrency asset businesses. We are honored to partner with CAEX to share our long-term vision of compliance, transparency, sustainability, and widespread market trust.”
CAEX was established to become a leading cryptocurrency asset trading platform and to expand compliant, modern investment channels for Vietnamese investors. The company plays a strategic role within the VPBank ecosystem to meet the diverse financial needs of its broad customer base.
About CAEX
Vietnam Prosperity Crypto Asset Exchange Joint Stock Company (CAEX) is a member of the VPBank financial ecosystem. CAEX was established with the vision of building a transparent, secure, and compliant crypto asset trading platform based on Vietnamese laws and regulations. It is jointly operated by VPBank Securities (VPBankS), LynkiD, and strategic partners. CAEX brings together a professional team with extensive experience in finance, technology, and cybersecurity, aiming to contribute positively to the sustainable development of Vietnam's digital financial ecosystem.
About HashKey Capital
HashKey Fintech Investment Fund III (Cayman Master) LP is an investment fund focused on opportunities in digital assets, fintech, and related infrastructure. By combining holdings of liquid digital assets with strategic investments in early-stage and growth-stage portfolio companies, the fund aims to support ecosystem development while pursuing long-term capital appreciation. For the avoidance of doubt, HashKey Fintech Investment Fund III (Cayman Master) LP is not part of the consolidated group of HashKey Holdings Limited.
About HashKey Exchange
HashKey Exchange is a digital asset exchange under the listed company HashKey Holdings Limited (3887.HK). It is committed to setting new benchmarks for virtual asset exchanges in terms of compliance, fund protection, and platform security. Hash Blockchain Limited (HashKey Exchange) is one of the first licensed retail virtual asset exchanges in Hong Kong. It has obtained approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to hold Type 1 (dealing in securities), Type 7 (providing automated trading services), and licenses to operate virtual asset trading platforms under the Securities and Futures Ordinance, ensuring compliant operation of its virtual asset trading platform. HashKey Exchange has obtained ISO 27001 (information security) and ISO 27701 (data privacy) management system certifications. To comply with laws and regulations, HashKey Exchange does not provide services to users in Mainland China, the United States, and certain other jurisdictions.
HashKey Exchange Press Releases and Advertising Standards, Terms and Disclaimers
About OKX Ventures and OKX
OKX Ventures is the investment arm of OKX, a fintech company dedicated to revolutionizing money and markets. Today, over 120 million users worldwide trust and use OKX's services to invest, trade, and exchange digital assets through a variety of financial instruments, including spot, futures, and decentralized markets. As one of the world's largest platforms, OKX is renowned for its exchange, wallet, and on-chain ecosystem, serving both the general public and large institutions.
OKX has regional headquarters in the United States, Europe, the United Arab Emirates, and Singapore, and multiple local offices in São Paulo, Hong Kong, Turkey, and Australia. Over the past few years, OKX has grown into one of the world's most licensed and compliant fintech companies.
OKX is unwavering in its commitment to transparency and security, publishing a monthly Certificate of Reserves report to ensure that customer funds are always protected and readily available. To learn more about OKX, please download our app or visit okx.com .
CAEX receives strategic investment from OKX Ventures and HashKey, with founding shareholders VPBankS and LynkiD also backing it.
The relevant agreement enables CAEX to meet the capital requirements for seeking entry into Vietnam's regulated cryptocurrency pilot program.
This collaboration combines Vietnam's fintech expertise with global cryptocurrency capabilities to support CAEX's growth and compliance.
Hanoi, Vietnam, April 10, 2026 – Vietnam Tengh Hoanh Vuong Cryptocurrency Asset Exchange Joint Stock Company (CAEX) today announced that OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital, a subsidiary of HashKey Fintech Investment Fund, have signed an agreement to invest in CAEX and become strategic partners. According to the agreement, these partners will join founding shareholders VPBankS and LynkiD in CAEX.
OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital, along with other shareholders, will inject capital into CAEX in April to enable it to meet the minimum capital requirement of 10 trillion Vietnamese dong (US$380 million) required to participate in the pilot program for regulated cryptocurrency asset trading in Vietnam, in accordance with Government Decision No. 05/2025/NQ-CP.
This collaboration brings together Vietnam’s fintech expertise and global cryptocurrency capabilities to support CAEX’s growth and compliance.
As part of this collaboration, HashKey and OKX Ventures will explore cooperation with CAEX in areas such as technology infrastructure, security systems, compliance and risk management, and liquidity connectivity (within the framework of applicable laws and regulations).
VPBank Securities (VPBankS) is a Vietnamese financial institution part of the Vietnam Thien Hung Vuong Joint Commercial Bank (VPBank, stock code: VPB) ecosystem. It is a founding shareholder and key strategic partner of CAEX, providing the exchange with financial strength, governance and investment expertise.
LynkiD is a technology partner within the VPBank ecosystem and a founding shareholder of CAEX, providing the company with digital identity, user experience, and core platform infrastructure support to ensure secure, fast, and seamless operations.
Mr. Nguyen Hong Trung, Chairman and CEO of CAEX, stated, "We believe that our partnership with OKX Ventures and HashKey will enable CAEX to access and operate a cryptocurrency asset trading platform that complies with international standards. CAEX is committed to building a transparent, secure, and accessible exchange where every investor can participate, unlock opportunities, and enjoy a vibrant experience in the digital asset era."
Netero Dai, Vice President of Global Markets at OKX, stated, “Vietnam is one of the most dynamic markets in the digital assets space, with high user adoption and a clear move towards a regulated framework. Our partnership with CAEX reflects our mission to create a safe and trustworthy environment for people to trade cryptocurrencies. We are proud to support the creation of a safe and compliant platform for Vietnam’s growing digital assets community.”
Mr. Nguyen Hai Duong, CEO of HashKey Exchange Business Group, said: “Vietnam is one of the most dynamic and high-potential markets in Asia. These conditions create an ideal environment for the next generation of fully licensed cryptocurrency asset companies. We are honored to partner with CAEX to share our long-term vision of compliance, transparency, sustainability, and widespread market trust.”
CAEX was established to become a leading cryptocurrency asset trading platform and to provide Vietnamese investors with compliant and modern investment channels. The company plays a strategic role in the VPBank ecosystem to meet the diverse financial needs of a broad range of clients.
About CAEX
Vietnam Prosperity Crypto Asset Exchange Joint Stock Company (CAEX) is a member of the VPBank financial ecosystem. CAEX was established with the vision of building a transparent, secure, and compliant crypto asset trading platform in accordance with Vietnamese laws and regulations. It is jointly operated by VPBank Securities (VPBankS), LynkiD, and strategic partners. CAEX brings together a professional team with extensive experience in finance, technology, and information security, aiming to contribute positively to the sustainable development of Vietnam's digital financial ecosystem.
About HashKey Capital
HashKey Fintech Investment Fund III (Cayman Master) LP is an investment fund focused on opportunities in digital assets, fintech, and related infrastructure. Through a combination of liquid digital asset holdings and strategic investments in a portfolio of early-stage and growth-stage companies, the fund aims to support ecosystem development while pursuing long-term capital appreciation. For the avoidance of doubt, HashKey Fintech Investment Fund III (Cayman Master) LP is not part of the consolidated group of HashKey Holdings Limited.
About HashKey Exchange
HashKey Exchange is a digital asset exchange under the listed company HashKey Holdings Limited (3887.HK), dedicated to setting new benchmarks for virtual asset exchanges in terms of compliance, fund protection, and platform security. Hash Blockchain Limited (HashKey Exchange) is one of the first licensed retail virtual asset exchanges in Hong Kong. It has obtained approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to hold licenses for operating virtual asset trading platforms under Type 1 (dealing in securities), Type 7 (providing automated trading services), and under the Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance, ensuring compliant operation of its virtual asset trading platform. HashKey Exchange has obtained ISO 27001 (information security) and ISO 27701 (data privacy) management system certifications. In order to comply with laws and regulations, HashKey Exchange does not provide services to users in mainland China, the United States, and certain other jurisdictions.
HashKey Exchange News Release and Advertising Terms and Disclaimers
About OKX Ventures and OKX
OKX Ventures is the investment arm of OKX, a fintech company dedicated to revolutionizing money and markets. Today, over 120 million users worldwide trust and use OKX's services to invest, trade, and exchange digital assets through a variety of financial instruments, including spot, futures, and decentralized markets. As one of the world's largest platforms, OKX is renowned for its exchange, wallet, and on-chain ecosystem, serving both the general public and large institutions.
OKX has regional headquarters in the United States, Europe, the United Arab Emirates, and Singapore, and multiple local offices in São Paulo, Hong Kong, Turkey, and Australia. Over the past few years, OKX has developed into one of the most licensed and compliant fintech companies globally.
OKX is unwavering in its commitment to transparency and security, publishing a monthly reserve verification report to ensure that customer funds are always protected and readily available. For more information about OKX, please download our app or visit okx.com .
