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ToggleOn September 9, 2025, DNEX Digital Asset Exchange Joint Stock Company was officially established, headquartered at MISA building, Da Nang. This is XEM a bold step in the context of Vietnam promoting digital transformation, while Da Nang is aiming to become a new international financial center of the region.
It is noteworthy that DNEX's initial charter Capital was only VND 2 billion. However, the company aims to mobilize up to VND 10,000 billion in each phase from strategic investors. The three founding shareholders include: Fundgo (30%) , Trustpay (30%) and Digital Asset Management Technology (40%) . Mr. Nguyen Chi Cong is currently the General Vai and legal representative.
DNEX aims to build a transparent, safe, and efficient digital asset trading infrastructure to serve the needs of Capital , Tokenize corporate shares, and promoting innovation. The company is in the process of applying for a trial license under the “sandbox” mechanism to operate legally in Vietnam.
A gathering of "huge" leaders: From journalism, fintech to technology names
On the official fanpage, DNEX announced the Board of Directors, bringing together many familiar faces:
Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thang – Chairman of the Board of Directors : A person with more than 30 years of experience in finance and technology, currently holding a series of senior positions such as Chairman of the Vietnam Digital Asset Alliance (DAVN), Chairman of the VINASA Fintech Club and Chief Advisor of FUNDGO Fund.
Mr. Luong Hoang Hung – Vice President : Editor-in-Chief of Intellectual Property and Innovation Magazine, and also manages many media channels. He is also deeply involved in the startup ecosystem and is the Co-Chairman of FUNDGO.
Mr. Eric Vuong – Vice President : A familiar face in the blockchain world, founder of stablecoin VNDC. Currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of HVA and co-founder of FUNDGO.
Mr. Truong Gia Bao – Vice President : Held many positions at FPT such as Sendo Business Director, FPT Telecom Product Director, Fshare Project Director, FPT Online Marketing & Product Director. Currently Chairman of DTS Digital Transformation Alliance, and holds an important Vai in many technology associations.
Mr. Tran Quang Chien – Member of the Board of Directors : Founder of ONUS – a digital asset investment platform with more than 5 million global users, later transferred to Vemanti Group (USA). He also co-founded ONUSChain – Layer 1 blockchain for Vietnamese startups.
Mr. Nguyen Chi Cong – Member of Board of Directors and General Director : Has 14 years of experience in postal and finance, currently CEO of TRUSTpay.
Mr. Le Hoa Nha – Member of the Board of Directors : General Director of HVA, worked in the diplomatic sector before switching to fintech.
The broader story: Da Nang and the ambition of “the second Singapore”
DNEX’s choice of Da Nang as its headquarters is no coincidence. Over the years, this city has promoted its strategy of turning itself into the “financial-technology heart” of the Central region , attracting a series of large corporations in the fields of IT, fintech and smart tourism.
Not only that, the Vietnamese government is also encouraging a sandbox mechanism for digital asset models, opening up opportunities for companies like DNEX to test products before being officially licensed. In the global context, after President Donald Trump is re-elected at the end of 2024, digital finance and blockchain policies in the US are being relaxed, creating an important precedent that Vietnam can refer to in adjusting the legal framework accordingly.
