OKX ventures and HashKey invest in CAEX and become strategic partners

On 10 April 2026, CAEX (Công ty Cổ phần Sàn giao dịch Tài sản Mã hóa Việt Nam Thịnh Vượng) announced in Hanoi that OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital—one of HashKey’s fintech investment funds—have signed an investment agreement and officially become strategic partners of the company.

Investment agreement and capital injection

Under the agreement, OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital, together with existing shareholders including VPBankS and LynkiD, will inject capital into CAEX in April. The funding is intended to help CAEX meet the minimum capital requirement of VND 10,000 billion (about USD 380 million) to participate in Vietnam’s government pilot program for a crypto assets trading market under Government Resolution 05/2025/NQ-CP.

Strategic cooperation areas

The partnership is designed to combine domestic financial and technology strengths with global experience in crypto assets, supporting CAEX’s growth and regulatory compliance.

As shareholders and strategic partners, OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital will collaborate with CAEX to explore and implement cooperation in areas including:

• Technical infrastructure
• Security systems
• Compliance and risk governance
• Liquidity connectivity in line with current regulations

CAEX leadership and founding shareholders

CAEX is led by VPBankS, LynkiD and strategic partners.

VPBank Securities Joint Stock Company (VPBankS, code VPX) is a founding shareholder and strategic partner of CAEX, contributing financial capacity, governance and investment expertise within the VPBank Vietnam Prosperity ecosystem (VPBank, code VPB).

LynkiD is also a founding shareholder of CAEX and a technology partner in the VPBank ecosystem, supporting digital identity, user experience and core platform infrastructure to help ensure the system operates safely, quickly and seamlessly.

Statements from partners

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

Mr. Netero Dai, Global Markets Deputy CEO of OKX, said: “Vietnam is one of the most dynamic digital asset markets, with high user familiarity and clear regulatory guidance. The partnership with CAEX demonstrates our mission to build a safe, trusted environment for users to trade crypto. We are proud to contribute to developing a compliant and secure platform for the crypto community in Vietnam.”

Mr. Haiyang Ru, CEO HashKey Exchange BG, added: “Vietnam is one of the most vibrant and promising digital asset markets in Asia. These conditions create an ideal environment for licensed digital asset enterprises to continue expanding. We are honored to partner with CAEX to pursue a long-term vision of transparency, sustainable development and trust across the market.”

Background on CAEX

CAEX was established with the aim of becoming a leading crypto asset trading platform and expanding access to modern investment channels that comply with Vietnamese investors. The company also plays a strategic role in the VPBank ecosystem, helping meet diverse financial needs of customers.

About HashKey Capital and HashKey Exchange

HashKey Capital (HashKey Fintech Investment Fund III) is a fintech investment fund focused on digital assets, fintech and related infrastructure opportunities. The fund combines liquid digital asset investments with strategic investments in portfolio companies at early and growth stages, aiming to support ecosystem development while seeking long-term capital growth. HashKey Fintech Investment Fund III is not part of HashKey Holdings Limited.

HashKey Exchange is a digital asset exchange operated by Hash Blockchain Limited, part of HashKey Holdings Limited (3887.HK), a listed company. The exchange states it aims to set standards in compliance, asset protection and platform security, and is among the first licensed retail digital asset exchanges in Hong Kong.

HashKey Exchange is regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), with licenses including Type 1 (Securities trading) and Type 7 (Providing automated trading services) under the Securities and Futures Ordinance, as well as a digital asset trading platform license in compliance with AML/CFT regulations. The exchange also holds ISO 27001 (information security management) and ISO 27701 (privacy information management) certifications. It states it 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 focused on modernizing money and markets. OKX says more than 120 million people worldwide rely on its services to invest, trade and transact digital assets through instruments including spot, futures and decentralized markets. OKX also operates an ecosystem that includes an exchange, wallet and on-chain services for individuals and institutions.

OKX maintains regional offices in the United States, Europe, UAE and Singapore, along with local offices in São Paulo, Hong Kong, the Republic of Turkey and Australia. The company states it publishes a monthly Proof of Reserves report and remains committed to transparency and security.