KuCoin, VBA and 1matrix Joint Stock, in a Strategic Partnership

Announcement

The Digital Assets Association (VBA) and Vietnam’s blockchain ecosystem are set to undergo a systemic shift through the intelligent collaboration between Vietnam Blockchain Kucoin, 1matrix Joint Stock Company, and the Digital Assets Association (VBA). This partnership, officially announced in September 2025, will be a vital moment in the region’s digital transition, reflecting its national blockchain strategy (2025-2030) and helping Vietnam expand its regional hub for innovative growth. For investors, this collaboration is a regulatory profit and a tangible catalyst to boost digital assets and local blockchain infrastructure.

Vietnam’s digital asset market is expected to expand to $2.9 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 21.5%. This ongoing growth is noted by the Digital Technology Industry Law (DTI Law), planned for June 2025, and is expected to take effect by January 2026. This legally represents the identification of digital assets and introduces tax incentives, compliance frameworks, and regulatory sandboxes. The DTI Law focuses on skilling at balancing innovation with ensuring safety for investors, impressing key players such as AWS, Binance, and Tether globally. Additionally, local institutions like Dunamu Inc. and Military Bank (MB) are forming licensed exchanges.

Smart Partnership

Kucoin’s collaboration with 1matrix and VBA is fueling this momentum. With the transfer of the global best practices and advanced blockchain technologies, Kucoin is initiating the best development of digital payment solutions, electronic identity systems, and pilot trading platforms. Also, 1matrix’s efforts in managing domestic infrastructure and policy advocacy of VBA promises in contact with Vietnam’s regulatory framework. This tripling partnership is not just about building strong infrastructure but also developing a transparent, safe, and competitive digital financial ecosystem.

How will Investors Gain from the Tech’s Partnership?

The retail and institutional investors are slightly similar to Vietnam’s blockchain ecosystem provides a different confluence of global partnerships, grassroots adoption, and government support. The Kucoin-VBA-1matrix partnership is a brilliant example of how the leading markets can accelerate foreign expertise without disturbing regulatory sovereignty. Investors should mainly focus on early-stage blockchain startups, along with regulatory connections like those largely contributed by Kucoin Ventures, and keep a check on the rollout of the DTI Law.

The excellent opportunities in cross-border payment solutions and AML compliance tools are the major components of the collaboration that will pave the way for higher returns as Vietnam leaves the FATF gray list. The strategic partnership has unlocked new investment opportunities.