Decentralized identity protocol IoTeX has launched the Real-World AI Foundry, a blockchain-powered initiative that represents a fundamental challenge to traditional artificial intelligence systems. Unveiled at the R3al World AI Summit during Singapore’s Token2049 conference, the project brings together major partners including Vodafone, Filecoin, and Theta Network to create open, decentralized AI that rewards users for contributing live data from machines, people, and sensors.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last week$344M Deal Bridges Wall Street with Decentralized AI Infrastructure
In a landmark transaction that signals the accelerating convergence of traditional finance and decentralized technology, DNA Holdings Venture Inc. has orchestrated a $344.4 million capital formation strategy that directly links Wall Street financing with decentralized AI infrastructure through Aethir’s GPU network. This hybrid deal, combining traditional cash private placements with crypto-based financing anchored in ATH tokens, represents one of the first instances where public market capital aligns directly with tokenized GPU infrastructure, creating a blueprint for how corporations can integrate digital assets directly onto their balance sheets while democratizing access to enterprise-grade AI compute.
about $344M Deal Bridges Wall Street with Decentralized AI InfrastructureNasdaq Firm Adopts $344M DePIN Treasury Strategy
Predictive Oncology has become the first Nasdaq-listed company to implement a groundbreaking digital asset treasury strategy centered on decentralized physical infrastructure networks. The AI-driven cancer research firm will hold and actively manage $344.4 million in Aethir’s ATH tokens, creating a hybrid financing model that bridges traditional equity markets with decentralized computing infrastructure. This pioneering move represents a significant evolution in corporate treasury management and capital strategy for publicly-traded companies.
about Nasdaq Firm Adopts $344M DePIN Treasury StrategyWall Street’s $344M Bet on Decentralized AI Infrastructure
In a landmark financial transaction that bridges traditional capital markets with the emerging world of decentralized infrastructure, DNA Holdings Venture Inc. has structured a $344.4 million hybrid capital formation strategy establishing the first Strategic Compute Reserve. This groundbreaking deal, anchored in ATH tokens from the Aethir decentralized GPU network, represents one of Wall Street’s first major investments directly into decentralized AI infrastructure, creating a blueprint for how public companies can meaningfully engage with tokenized economies while maintaining regulatory discipline.
about Wall Street's $344M Bet on Decentralized AI InfrastructureKorea 2025 Blockchain Forum Charts Web3 Future
LBank Labs partnered with South Korean lawmakers and industry leaders to host the Global Blockchain Forum during Korea Blockchain Week 2025. The event highlighted blockchain’s transformative potential and fostered critical discussions on Web3 innovation and regulation. Key announcements included South Korea’s upcoming ‘Three Digital Asset Acts’ and new financial models integrating real-world assets.
about Korea 2025 Blockchain Forum Charts Web3 FutureFilecoin’s O3: S3-Like Storage with Smart Contract Control
Filecoin’s O3, developed by Akave Network, brings decentralized storage with smart contract-based access control, offering a transparent alternative to traditional cloud solutions like Amazon S3. Features include PublicAccessBlock and ACL via smart contracts, ensuring precise data governance. Filecoin also enhances its ecosystem with FilCDN for faster data delivery and a cross-chain bridge with Avalanche, enabling secure multi-chain data transfers. The Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM) hosts over 5,000 active smart contracts, supporting projects in AI, DeFi, and beyond. With FIL’s price rising, Filecoin’s market cap now exceeds $1.65 billion, reflecting its growing adoption.
about Filecoin's O3: S3-Like Storage with Smart Contract ControlFilecoin & Bagel Labs Boost AI Privacy with Encryption
Filecoin and Bagel Labs have unveiled a privacy-centric AI ecosystem leveraging encrypted compute, differential privacy, and zero-knowledge proofs to safeguard sensitive data without sacrificing performance. The integration includes GPU Restaking, allowing Filecoin nodes to dual-function as AI compute engines, and cross-chain smart contract support via Axelar. This system not only addresses technical privacy concerns but also serves as a legal shield for developers handling regulated data. Filecoin’s pivot toward high-value storage is evident, with partnerships like Avalanche and Aethir, and the launch of FIL-backed stablecoin USDFC. Despite FIL’s recent price dip, the project emphasizes decentralized, compliant solutions for AI and DeFi.
about Filecoin & Bagel Labs Boost AI Privacy with EncryptionDecentralized AI & XRP Rise Amid Energy Crunch
The AI industry faces a critical energy bottleneck, forcing tech giants like AWS and Microsoft to slow data center expansions. This has accelerated interest in decentralized alternatives, with blockchain-based projects like Aethir offering GPU-as-a-service models to harness global idle computing power. XRP is emerging as a key player in this shift, expanding its use cases into digital identity, liquidity, and decentralized AI infrastructure. Despite a slight dip in price, XRP’s growing utility positions it as a flexible solution amid the energy crunch. The rise of DeFAI (Decentralized Finance AI) highlights blockchain’s potential to address scalability and efficiency challenges in AI development.
about Decentralized AI & XRP Rise Amid Energy CrunchElympics and Aethir Launch Global Decentralized Gaming Network GameFAI
Elympics and Aethir have launched GameFAI, the world’s first global decentralized gaming network, combining Elympics’ Open Data Protocol with Aethir’s GPU-as-a-service infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance gaming performance by reducing latency and improving scalability, while also monetizing gameplay data to create new economies. With over 400,000 GPU containers, the network supports real-time, AI-driven gameplay enhancements, fostering a more inclusive and dynamic gaming ecosystem.
about Elympics and Aethir Launch Global Decentralized Gaming Network GameFAIPlume and PinLink Partner to Enhance Real World Asset Tokenization
Plume has partnered with PinLink to enhance the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) within the rapidly growing decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) sector. This collaboration aims to create a dedicated DePIN vault on Plume’s upcoming mainnet, providing users access to fractionalized DePIN asset yields and unlocking liquidity for asset owners. The partnership is poised to accelerate mainstream adoption of RWA trading and reduce costs for AI developers reliant on scalable computing resources.
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