CAEX Partners with HashKey to Build Licensed Digital Asset Exchange in Vietnam

Overview

CAEX, a member of VPBank’s financial ecosystem, has announced a strategic technology partnership with HashKey Digital Asset Group to build a licensed, international-standard digital asset trading platform for the Vietnamese market. The agreement, signed at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026, positions VPBank (VPB) to capture emerging digital asset opportunities in Vietnam.

Key Facts

• CAEX and HashKey Digital Asset Group signed a strategic technology partnership at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026.
• HashKey will provide exclusive use of its institutional-grade exchange technology in Vietnam for CAEX.
• The platform will be designed to meet licensing requirements under Vietnam’s forthcoming digital asset regulatory framework.
• HashKey is a licensed digital asset exchange operator in Hong Kong and is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (3887.HK).
• CAEX is a subsidiary within the VPBank ecosystem, supported by VPBankS and LynkiD.
• VPBank (VPB) closed at VND 27 on April 15, 2026, with volume of 9,495,800 shares.

What Happened

CAEX (Cong ty Co phan San giao dich Tai san ma hoa Viet Nam Thin Vuong) officially announced a strategic technology partnership with HashKey Digital Asset Group to build and launch a fully licensed digital asset exchange tailored for Vietnam. The agreement was signed during the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026.

Under the terms, HashKey will serve as CAEX’s core technology partner, granting exclusive rights to use its institutional-grade exchange technology in Vietnam. HashKey will also provide comprehensive support in platform architecture, security, and compliance systems, and will lead the development of a localized trading platform for the Vietnamese market.

Market Context

VPB, listed on HOSE, closed flat at VND 27 on April 15, 2026, with moderate volume. The partnership positions VPBank’s ecosystem at the forefront of Vietnam’s emerging digital asset sector, which is awaiting a formal regulatory framework. The move aligns with broader regional trends where traditional financial institutions are exploring digital asset infrastructure.

Strategic Significance

For VPBank, the partnership with HashKey provides a regulated entry into Vietnam’s digital asset market, leveraging HashKey’s proven technology and compliance track record in Hong Kong. This positions CAEX to become a first-mover once Vietnam’s digital asset regulations are finalized. The collaboration could open new revenue streams for VPBank through transaction fees, custody services, and ecosystem cross-selling.

What to Watch

• Progress on Vietnam’s digital asset regulatory framework and licensing timeline.
• CAEX’s platform launch date and initial trading volumes.
• VPBank’s Q2 2026 earnings for any disclosure of investment or revenue from CAEX.
• HashKey’s continued regulatory status in Hong Kong and any expansion plans in Southeast Asia.
• Any additional partnerships or capital raises by CAEX to fund platform development.