Digital asset exchange interface in a Vietnamese financial office, representing the regulated crypto pilot program.
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Vietnam Crypto Pilot Lures OKX and HashKey to Back Bank-Linked Exchange CAEX

Major offshore crypto players are placing strategic bets on Vietnam’s tightly controlled market. On April 10, 2026, crypto platform CAEX announced investments from OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital. This move is a direct play to qualify for Vietnam’s restrictive five-year pilot program for digital asset exchanges. The program demands a staggering $380 million in charter […]

Vietnamese police investigation into the ONUS crypto fraud case with digital evidence on display.
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Vietnam Crypto Fraud: Authorities Arrest ONUS-Linked Suspects in Shocking Multi-Billion Dollar Scheme

Vietnamese authorities have made significant arrests linked to the ONUS cryptocurrency platform, alleging a sophisticated fraud scheme involving price manipulation and false promotions that misappropriated billions in investor funds. The Ministry of Public Security announced the detentions on March 26, 2026, marking a major escalation in the country’s crackdown on crypto-related financial crime. Vietnam Crypto […]

Vietnam begins accepting crypto exchange license applications as part of a new regulatory framework for digital assets.
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Vietnam Crypto Exchange License Applications Begin: A Transformative Regulatory Milestone

HANOI, VIETNAM – In a landmark move for Southeast Asia’s digital economy, Vietnam has officially begun accepting cryptocurrency exchange license applications for a closely watched pilot program. This development, first reported by The Block on November 15, 2024, represents a significant pivot from the nation’s historically cautious stance toward digital assets. Consequently, the State Bank […]