IoTeX, the leading blockchain platform transforming real-world data into collective intelligence for AI, announced today that it has secured an investment from Animoca Brands. In addition, Animoca Brands has entered into an agreement to join IoTeX as a network validator and ecosystem partner. Since 2017, IoTeX has been the backbone infrastructure powering AI and blockchains with real-world data from machines and decentralized physical networks (DePINs). It powers over 100 projects and 40 million devices across mobility, robotics, energy, healthcare, and more. The company has raised over US$70 million from leading investors including SamsungNext, Draper Dragon, Jump Crypto, HashKey Capital, and...

On August 26, 2025, the People’s Committee of Da Nang officially approved for Basal Pay to join the national FinTech sandbox. This marks the first time in Vietnam that a blockchain-based solution for domestic money transfers targeting foreign visitors is being piloted under a regulated framework. The project complies with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) standards and integrates the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Travel Rule.                   Official license for Basal Pay sandbox pilot in Da Nang, August 2025. Developed by AlphaTrue Solutions JSC, Basal Pay enables near-instant conversion of digital assets into fiat currency at costs about 30% lower...

On August 23, 2025, in Hanoi, the Final Round of VietChain Talents 2025, Vietnam’s largest blockchain talent competition, officially took place, gathering the 16 best teams chosen from 138 submitted entries. Through direct debates, contestants presented and defended their projects based on real-world value, creativity, sustainability, scalability, and overall quality. The competition attracted more than 1,000 young developers nationwide, with a total prize pool of USD 135,000, the largest ever in Vietnam’s blockchain sector. Final Round of VietChain Talents 2025. Results of the Final Round After intense debates, four First Prizes were awarded: Blockchain Layer-1 category – A team won...

When cryptocurrency first captured public imagination, the spotlight often fell on individuals mining from their garages or small data centers. A decade later, the picture looks very different. Industrial-scale operations dominate the landscape, and smaller miners have been pushed aside by soaring costs and rising network difficulty. This shift has given rise to a new breed of service providers promising access without the burden of owning machines. Among them is JA Mining, a company that is attempting to reframe how ordinary participants engage with digital asset infrastructure. A Market Tired of Promises The history of cloud mining is mixed. Over...

Da Nang, Vietnam — August 17, 2025 – PayWithCrypto (PWC) hosted its highly anticipated Super App Gala Dinner at the Koi Resorts and Residences in Da Nang, drawing over 500 guests from more than 20 countries worldwide for an evening of celebration, connection, and community. The Gala Dinner not only marked a milestone celebration but also highlighted PWC’s remarkable progress as a company. The PWC Super App is envisioned as a one-stop platform that integrates crypto payments, merchant tools, and lifestyle services into a seamless digital experience. Designed to let users pay with crypto at physical stores, access loyalty programs,...