OKX Ventures and HashKey fund VPBank-linked CAEX as it prepares to meet Vietnam’s strict crypto licensing rules

CAEX, a new exchange linked to Vietnam’s VPBank, has secured strategic backing from OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital as it positions to participate in the government’s regulated crypto pilot. Company announcements and reporting note VPBank Securities and LynkiD among CAEX shareholders ^{[1] [2]}.

The investors’ support is intended to help CAEX meet Vietnam’s entry conditions for the pilot, including a reported $380 million capital requirement set by regulators to license domestic platforms and curb offshore trading. Coverage also frames the effort as part of broader moves by Vietnamese authorities to tighten oversight and direct trading toward licensed local venues ^{[3] [4]}.

CAEX and its backers are positioning the exchange to satisfy regulatory criteria ahead of the pilot rollout; final approval will depend on whether the platform meets the government’s licensing requirements and completes any required filings ^{[3] [2]}.