Following the announcements of strategic investments by OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital, CAEX today announced the signing of a strategic technical cooperation agreement with HashKey Digital Asset Group, a subsidiary of HashKey Holdings Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 3887.HK). The two parties will jointly construct and launch a flagship, fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange tailored for the Vietnamese market. To officially kick off this cooperation, HashKey and CAEX will hold a signing ceremony during the Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 22, 2026 (Hong Kong time 2 PM).

This cooperation marks an important milestone in CAEX's mission to establish a secure and compliant digital asset trading platform that meets institutional standards, aligning closely with Vietnam's increasingly refined regulatory framework. This collaboration will deeply integrate HashKey's global professional experience in regulated digital asset infrastructure with CAEX's leadership in the local market and regulatory compliance advantages, further solidifying the development foundation of Vietnam's regulated digital asset market. The two parties will work together to create an exchange platform that meets international standards, fully satisfying the licensing requirements under Vietnam’s cryptocurrency regulatory system.

According to the terms of the agreement, HashKey will serve as CAEX's core technology partner and grant CAEX exclusive permission to deploy its institutional-grade exchange technology within Vietnam, providing the underlying technical support for CAEX's digital asset trading business. HashKey will offer end-to-end support in platform architecture, security assurance, and compliance systems, and lead specialized R&D programs to create a highly customized and fully localized exchange platform for CAEX. This cooperation will be advanced in phases: the first phase will focus on building core trading infrastructure, enhancing compliance and risk management systems, and implementing regulatory requirements; subsequent phases will continue to iterate and upgrade, gradually introducing more advanced functions and services.

This strategic cooperation further consolidates CAEX's pioneering position in the regulated cryptocurrency market in Vietnam, marking another significant progress following the previous announcements of capital raising and strategic cooperation. By combining globally leading technological standards with solid localized execution capabilities, both parties are committed to jointly establishing a trusted fully licensed exchange, providing Vietnamese users with a secure and seamless trading experience, and promoting the local digital asset ecosystem to achieve robust and transparent sustainable development.

About CAEX

CAEX is an important member of the VPBank financial ecosystem, with a core vision of creating a transparent and secure cryptocurrency trading platform aimed at providing investors with high-quality digital asset trading services.

The company is jointly led by VPBankS, LynkiD, and various strategic partners, bringing together senior professionals from the fields of finance, technology, and cybersecurity, dedicated to driving the sustainable development of Vietnam's digital financial ecosystem.

About HashKey Exchange

HashKey Exchange is a digital asset exchange operated by Hash Blockchain Limited, and is part of Hong Kong listed company HashKey Holdings Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 3887.HK). The exchange is committed to setting the highest standards in the virtual asset industry in core areas such as compliance management, asset protection, and platform security.

As one of the first licensed retail virtual asset exchanges in Hong Kong, HashKey Exchange is fully regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and holds Type 1 (Securities Trading) and Type 7 (Providing Automated Trading Services) licenses, as well as a virtual asset trading platform license in accordance with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) regulations.

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

In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, HashKey Exchange does not provide services to users in mainland China, the United States, and other specific jurisdictions.

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