CAEX and HashKey Announce Strategic Technical Partnership to Jointly Build Vietnam’s First Fully Licensed Institutional-Grade Cryptocurrency Exchange

Following strategic investments announced by OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital, CAEX today announced it has signed a Strategic Technology Partnership Agreement with HashKey Digital Asset Group, a subsidiary of HashKey Holdings Limited (HKEX: 3887.HK). Under the agreement, the two parties will jointly build and launch a flagship, fully licensed digital asset exchange tailored specifically for the Vietnamese market. To formally commence this collaboration, HashKey and CAEX will hold a signing ceremony during Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM HKT.

This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing CAEX’s mission—to establish a secure, compliant, institutional-grade digital asset trading platform fully aligned with Vietnam’s increasingly mature regulatory framework. By deeply integrating HashKey’s global expertise in regulated digital asset infrastructure with CAEX’s leadership position and regulatory compliance strengths in the local market, the collaboration further strengthens the foundation for Vietnam’s regulated digital asset market. Together, the two parties will build an internationally benchmarked exchange platform that comprehensively fulfills all licensing requirements under Vietnam’s cryptocurrency regulatory regime.

Under the agreement, HashKey will serve as CAEX’s core technology partner and grant CAEX an exclusive license to deploy its institutional-grade exchange technology within Vietnam, providing foundational technical support for CAEX’s digital asset trading operations. HashKey will deliver end-to-end support across platform architecture, security safeguards, and compliance frameworks, and lead a dedicated R&D initiative to develop a deeply customized, fully localized exchange platform for CAEX. The collaboration will be implemented in phases: Phase One will focus on building core trading infrastructure, refining compliance and risk management systems, and fulfilling regulatory requirements; subsequent phases will involve continuous iteration and gradual rollout of advanced features and services.

This strategic partnership further solidifies CAEX’s position as a pioneer in Vietnam’s regulated cryptocurrency market—representing another major development following earlier announcements regarding capital fundraising and strategic collaborations. By combining globally leading technical standards with robust local execution capabilities, the two parties aim to jointly establish a trusted, fully licensed exchange that delivers safe and seamless trading experiences for Vietnamese users, while fostering a sound, transparent, and sustainable digital asset ecosystem in the country.

About CAEX

CAEX is a key member of VPBank’s financial ecosystem, committed to building a transparent and secure digital asset trading platform and delivering high-quality digital asset trading services to investors.

The company is jointly led by VPBankS, LynkiD, and various strategic partners, bringing together seasoned professionals from finance, technology, and cybersecurity domains—all dedicated to advancing Vietnam’s digital financial ecosystem sustainably.

About HashKey Exchange

HashKey Exchange is a digital asset exchange operated by Hash Blockchain Limited, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed HashKey Holdings Limited (HKEX: 3887.HK). The exchange consistently strives to set the highest industry standards in regulatory compliance, asset protection, and platform security.

As one of Hong Kong’s first licensed retail virtual asset exchanges, HashKey Exchange is fully regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong and holds Type 1 (dealing in securities) and Type 7 (providing automated trading services) licenses. It also holds a Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) license under applicable anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regulations.

The exchange has achieved ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 international certifications, attesting to its adherence to the highest industry standards in operational security and data privacy protection.

Pursuant to applicable laws and regulations, HashKey Exchange does not provide services to users located in Mainland China, the United States, or other specified jurisdictions.

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