TCEX Increases Capital to VND 10 Trillion to Spearhead Pursuit of Vietnam’s First Crypto Exchange Licenses

TCEX Increases Capital to VND 10 Trillion to Spearhead Pursuit of Vietnam’s First Crypto Exchange Licenses

With the full support of Techcom Securities (TCBS) and TokenBay, Techcom Crypto Exchange Joint Stock Company (TCEX) has officially increased its registered capital to 10 trillion Vietnamese Dong (VND). This strategic move marks TCEX’s complete compliance with the pilot legal framework and financial thresholds established under the Vietnamese Government’s Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP. Backed by Level 4 Information Security Certification and shareholding endorsements from top-tier financial institutions, TCEX is mounting a full-scale push to secure one of Vietnam’s first official digital asset exchange licenses in 2026, injecting strong momentum into the development of the nation’s digital economy.

Key Highlights

1. Major Capital Upgrade and Shareholder Structure

Capital Compliance Met: TCEX completed its capital increase to VND 10 trillion, fully satisfying the minimum threshold required for pilot operations under Government Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP.

Shareholding Breakdown:

• TokenBay: 88.9% stake (majority controlling shareholder).
• TCBS (Ticker: TCX): Increased its stake to 11% (contributing VND 1.1 trillion) following a capital injection involving nearly 110 million shares.
• Other Shareholders: 0.1% stake.

2. Information Security & Licensing Progress

• Security Breakthrough: Passed evaluation by the Department of Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention (Ministry of Public Security) in October 2026, achieving Level 4 Information System Security Certification (banking-grade infrastructure and risk management standards).
• Licensing Milestone: Received compliance confirmation from the Ministry of Finance during initial review. The firm is currently undergoing on-site capital auditing for the VND 10 trillion injection and business standardization, preparing to submit second-round evaluation documents as it aims to secure an official operating license in 2026.

3. Technological Independence & Strategic Roadmap

Use of Proceeds: The newly raised funds will be allocated toward upgrading the order matching engine, custody systems, risk monitoring tools, and team expansion initiatives.

Target Audience: Priority will be given to serving the vast user base within the Techcombank and TCBS ecosystem to retain domestic trading capital.

Four Core Strategies:

1. Build deep order book liquidity.
2. Ensure robust cybersecurity and asset custody.
3. Develop Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization services.
4. Promote investor safety education.

4. Industry & Regulatory Significance

Vietnam crypto exchange TCEX’s capital milestone and compliance progress signal the practical implementation of Vietnam’s first officially regulated digital asset pilot framework. This initiative helps build a transparent, healthy market environment while empowering the national digital economy through digital capital.