OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital have agreed to invest in Vietnam Prosperity Crypto Asset Exchange Joint Stock Company (CAEX) and become strategic partners, the exchange announced on Friday.
The investments join those of founding shareholders VPBankS, the securities arm of Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank, and LynkiD, a technology partner within the VPBank ecosystem. Together, the parties will contribute capital to CAEX in April to meet the minimum VND 10 trillion (approximately $380 million) required to participate in Vietnam's pilot program for regulated crypto asset trading .
Beyond capital, HashKey and OKX Ventures will explore collaboration with CAEX on technical infrastructure, security systems, compliance, risk management, and liquidity connectivity.
OKX Global Markets vice president Netero Dai said Vietnam's trajectory toward a regulated framework was central to the firm's decision. "Vietnam is one of the most dynamic markets for digital assets, with strong user adoption and a clear move toward a regulated framework," he said in a statement. "Our partnership with CAEX reflects our mission to create a safe, trusted environment for people to transact with crypto."
HashKey Exchange BG CEO Haiyang Ru added: "Vietnam is one of the most vibrant and high-potential markets in Asia. We are honored to partner with CAEX to share our long-term vision of compliance, transparency, sustainability, and market-wide trust."
CAEX Chairman and CEO Nguyen Hong Trung said the partnership would allow the exchange to operate 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."
