CAEX, formally known as Vietnam Prosperity Crypto Asset(s) Exchange Joint Stock Company (JSC), is a Vietnam-based project to establish a localized, fully licensed digital asset trading platform built to international standards.

In April 2026 the company announced technology and strategic partnerships with HashKey Digital Asset Group and investment backing associated with the OKX/OKG ecosystem, positioning CAEX as a VPBank-linked initiative preparing to operate under Vietnam’s pilot framework for cryptocurrency exchanges. ^{[1] [2]}​

Overview

CAEX’s stated purpose is to develop a domestic digital asset exchange tailored to Vietnam’s market while aligning with international norms for technology, security, and governance. The initiative has been framed in media coverage as part of Vietnam’s effort to pilot cryptocurrency trading infrastructure, with CAEX described as “VPBank-linked.” Strategic arrangements announced in April 2026 pair CAEX’s domestic footing with HashKey’s exchange technology and implementation support, while investment commitments reported by press outlets indicate backing from the OKX/OKG ecosystem and HashKey affiliates. These collaborations are presented as preparing CAEX to seek licensing once Vietnam’s regulatory framework for digital assets—shaped by a government pilot resolution issued in 2025—matures into an operational regime. ^{[1] [2]}​

History

Vietnam’s policy context for the initiative was set in September 2025, when the government adopted a five-year pilot program for cryptocurrency exchanges. Reporting indicates that CAEX structured its capital to meet a minimum requirement of VND 10 trillion (approximately USD 380 million) associated with the pilot. In early April 2026, CAEX signed an agreement with OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital to help the company meet the minimum capital threshold, followed by press coverage on April 20 reporting an investment by OKG Ventures Limited. On April 22, CAEX publicly announced a strategic technology partnership with HashKey Digital Asset Group, stating the agreement was signed during Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026. ^{[3] [1]}​

Funding and Capitalization

Reports specify that CAEX’s charter capital is VND 10 trillion (approximately USD 380 million), meeting a cited minimum for participation in the pilot. Within this structure:

• OKG Ventures Limited invested VND 1,000 billion, equating to 10 percent of the charter capital.
• Domestic investors collectively hold 89.4 percent, including Lynkid (29 percent), Future Land (25 percent), and VPBankS (11 percent).
• Cheng Tan Feng of HashKey Capital contributed VND 60 billion (0.6 percent).

Additionally, CAEX was reported to have signed an agreement in early April 2026 with OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital to help meet the capital requirement. Together these steps outline a mix of domestic and international financing aligned with regulatory expectations for the pilot period. ^[3]​

Notable Events and Milestones

• September 2025: Vietnam approves a five-year pilot program for cryptocurrency exchanges, with reports citing a minimum capital requirement of VND 10 trillion for participating platforms. ^[3]

• 19 September 2025: CAEX is first registered (Business Registration No. 0111222777). ^[4]

• Early April 2026: CAEX signs an agreement with OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital to help meet the pilot’s minimum capital requirement. ^[3]

• April 20, 2026: Investment reporting indicates OKG Ventures Limited invested VND 1,000 billion (about USD 38 million), representing 10 percent of CAEX’s VND 10 trillion charter capital. ^[3]

• April 22, 2026: CAEX announces a strategic technology partnership with HashKey Digital Asset Group, signed during Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026, with exclusive technology rights in Vietnam and broad support across architecture, security, and compliance. ^[1]

• 2026: CAEX highlights Ministry of Finance Circular 41/2026/TT-BTC on tax guidance for the crypto asset market in Vietnam in its regulatory news updates. ^[4]

These milestones reflect a dual-track approach: capitalization to meet pilot criteria and the establishment of a technology and governance framework through an exclusive partnership with a regional digital asset firm, alongside formal registration and an ongoing licensing process under Vietnam’s emerging regulatory regime. ^{[1] [3] [4]}