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IoTeX Secures Investment from Animoca Brands IoTeX, a leading blockchain platform specializing in transforming real-world data into collective intelligence for AI, announced a significant investment from Animoca Brands. This partnership also involves Animoca Brands becoming a network validator and ecosystem partner for IoTeX. Since 2017, IoTeX has been instrumental in providing infrastructure for AI and blockchains by utilizing real-world data from machines and decentralized physical networks (DePINs). The platform supports over 100 projects and 40 million devices in various sectors such as mobility, robotics, energy, and healthcare. With substantial funding from investors like SamsungNext, Draper Dragon, and more, IoTeX's network facilitates AI's access to real-time data, enabling autonomous interactions with the physical world. The company's core infrastructure, including its Layer 1 blockchain, ioID decentralized identity, $IOTX token, and Quicksilver AI data framework, empowers developers to create impactful AI models and applications. Strategic Partnership for AI Innovation Animoca Brands' investment and strategic involvement mark a significant milestone for IoTeX, reinforcing its position in the AI sector and accelerating the adoption of Web3-powered AI applications. This collaboration aims to tap into the multi-trillion-dollar market for AI and real-world data. By supporting IoTeX's expansion in Asia and globally, Animoca Brands will leverage its network and industry expertise to drive innovation at the intersection of blockchain, decentralized infrastructure, tokenized assets, and AI. As a network validator for IoTeX, Animoca Brands will enhance the security, decentralization, and sustainability of the network, ensuring a robust foundation for future Web3 and AI applications. The partnership signifies a crucial step towards unlocking the full potential of decentralized infrastructure, as stated by Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, and Raullen Chai, co-founder and CEO of IoTeX. Empowering AI with Real-Time Physical Data Founded in 2017, IoTeX plays a pivotal role in providing blockchain infrastructure that integrates real-time physical data to empower AI systems. With a focus on enabling intelligent systems to operate in real-time physical environments, IoTeX's technology bridges the gap between blockchain and AI, offering opportunities for real-world AI applications. The collaboration between IoTeX and Animoca Brands signifies a significant advancement in the realm of AI innovation, aiming to drive the next phase of Web3 and AI development.

U Power Limited, a small-cap company with a market value of $17.48 million and significant revenue growth of 124% in the last twelve months, has signed a memorandum of understanding with blockchain platform IoTex. The partnership aims to tokenize real-world assets backed by corporate bonds issued by U Power. Both companies will explore tokenization solutions for these assets, incorporating AI technologies for asset management. This move is expected to strengthen U Power’s capital structure and support the development of its UOTTA electric vehicle battery-swapping technology. The collaboration also involves HabitTrade, a global multi-asset trading platform, as the structuring and execution agent for the token-equity integration. U Power describes itself as a provider of AI-integrated energy solutions connecting electric vehicles with energy infrastructure. IoTex, founded in 2017, focuses on transforming machine-generated data into collective intelligence for AI applications. This strategic partnership comes as U Power shifts its business focus towards providing comprehensive AI-integrated solutions for energy grids and transportation systems.

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IoTeX, the decentralized network bridging the physical and digital worlds, announced a significant expansion into artificial intelligence. This move introduces a unified ecosystem for Physical AI, a new category of intelligence powered by real-world data from machines, devices, and decentralized infrastructure. The transition of AI systems from digital environments to real-world applications emphasizes the importance of access to live, trustworthy data from the physical surroundings. IoTeX aims to enable a new class of AI grounded in reality by creating a shared infrastructure where machines and AI agents can coordinate via verified, real-time data, transforming decentralized networks into a foundation for responsive, real-world AI systems. Since its establishment in 2017, IoTeX has been at the forefront of technologies bridging physical devices with blockchain networks. The company's latest AI expansion aligns with its vision of linking the demand for real-time, verifiable data from AI developers with the supply of connected devices and DePIN participants on IoTeX. The AI infrastructure is powered by IoTeX Layer 1 Blockchain for secure coordination, the ioID Protocol for decentralized machine authentication, Quicksilver AI framework for transforming raw machine signals, and the IOTX Token for governance and incentives. Central to IoTeX's AI architecture are Realms, evolving knowledge bases of real-time, real-world data that synthesize insights from machines, people, and sensors to generate actionable intelligence in various sectors like mobility, health, energy, and robotics. Realms serve the dual purpose of providing real-time situational awareness for AI agents and offering dynamic environments for training the next generation of Physical AI models. As data flows into a Realm from connected devices and DePIN nodes, its intelligence becomes more precise, adaptive, and valuable, evolving into living knowledge bases that scale with participation. IoTeX's vision is to build dynamic economies of intelligence where machines, people, and AI collaborate to generate continuously evolving knowledge, forming a global constellation of verified environments where physical intelligence becomes a scalable and monetizable resource for real-world AI applications.

Filecoin (FIL) has recently experienced a notable price surge, rising by 6% amid a broader altcoin rally. As of September 17, 2025, FIL reached an intraday high of over $2.60, driven by increased trading volume and positive sentiment across the cryptocurrency market. This momentum coincided with Bitcoin's recovery to $116,000 and Ethereum's rise to nearly $4,600. The Altcoin Season Index has also seen significant gains, with many top altcoins achieving multi-year highs or new all-time highs, reflecting a shift in capital rotation that has kept Bitcoin's dominance in check. The surge in Filecoin's price can be attributed to several factors, including institutional interest in decentralized infrastructure projects and the anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Additionally, on-chain metrics indicate a rise in storage deals, with a recent Messari report highlighting a 25% quarter-over-quarter increase in storage capacity to 3.5 PiB. This growth is largely due to Filecoin Plus onboarding activities and new integrations that lower barriers for storage providers, alongside increased demand from enterprise-grade data solutions and AI-related data ingestion. Looking ahead, analysts are optimistic about Filecoin's price trajectory, suggesting potential upward movement in the short term. The successful retest of support at $2.50 provides a solid foundation for bulls to target higher price levels, with forecasts suggesting targets of $3.55 and even $6.00. However, should market conditions shift, support levels at $2.25 and $2.00 are expected to hold firm, indicating a resilient outlook for Filecoin amidst the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech) has recently joined Theta's academic partner network, adopting the Theta EdgeCloud Hybrid platform to enhance its research capabilities. The BrAIn Lab, led by Assistant Professor Seong-Eun Kim, focuses on pioneering research at the intersection of neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and artificial intelligence. Their work includes advanced signal processing, biometrics, and neural engineering, with applications in medical device development and AI techniques for detecting health anomalies. The lab's innovative approach has garnered international recognition, with recent publications accepted at prestigious conferences and awards for their contributions to the field. The Theta EdgeCloud Hybrid platform is described as the world's first decentralized hybrid GPU solution, integrating thousands of community-run NVIDIA GPUs alongside enterprise-grade A100 and H100 GPUs, as well as AWS's advanced AI chips. This unique combination allows researchers at SeoulTech to conduct a wide range of experiments, from lightweight anomaly detection to extensive deep learning models. Prof. Seong-Eun Kim emphasized that this flexibility accelerates their research in brain-inspired AI and medical diagnostics, while eliminating infrastructure bottlenecks that often hinder innovation. Mitch Liu, CEO and Co-Founder of Theta Labs, expressed excitement about the collaboration, highlighting that the hybrid GPU platform is the largest of its kind, capable of supporting both community and enterprise-level computing needs. This partnership not only enhances SeoulTech's research capabilities but also positions the institution as a leader in brain-inspired AI, neural signal processing, and biomedical innovation. Founded in 1910, SeoulTech has established itself as a premier institution in Korea, focusing on engineering and technology-driven research, with a strong emphasis on practical education and impactful scientific advancements.

Filecoin and Akave Cloud have announced the launch of an S3-compatible object storage service aimed at facilitating the migration of enterprises and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) to blockchain-based storage solutions. This initiative addresses a significant hurdle for organizations, which is the high cost and complexity associated with transitioning from traditional centralized cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud. By ensuring compatibility with S3 application APIs, Akave Cloud enables businesses to adopt decentralized storage without the need for extensive system overhauls. The new platform integrates Filecoin’s Proof-of-Replication, which ensures the integrity of stored archives, with a novel Proof of Data Possession mechanism that guarantees immediate access to frequently used data. This dual-layer approach caters to both archival and active data needs, supporting regulated backups as well as real-time applications such as artificial intelligence training and analytics. Furthermore, all storage operations are recorded on-chain, enhancing auditability and compliance for organizations navigating regulatory landscapes. As decentralized storage networks strive to distinguish themselves from centralized hyperscalers, this development highlights the importance of cryptographic security and regulatory compliance. Akave identifies four key motivators for enterprises considering migration: reduced storage costs, seamless integration with existing cloud tools, on-chain audit trails, and data sovereignty. The system utilizes encrypted, erasure-coded storage designed to achieve exceptional durability, aiming for “11 nines” of reliability. This strategic move by Filecoin and Akave is expected to broaden institutional adoption of decentralized storage solutions, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of cloud services in the blockchain space.

In 2025, Solana has experienced a remarkable rebound, surging 132% after a tumultuous start to the year. Initially trading above $200, the token faced a steep decline of over 60% within four months, raising doubts about its recovery. However, the summer brought a turnaround, with SOL now trading around $236, despite a minor dip of under 4% recently. The bullish sentiment is supported by strong technical indicators, including favorable moving averages and capital inflows, highlighting a resurgence in investor confidence. The underlying fundamentals of Solana's network are equally impressive. Daily user activity remains robust, with monthly active addresses exceeding 90 million, indicating genuine adoption rather than mere speculation. The network has set a new record by processing over 2,300 transactions per second in 2025, showcasing its scalability. The DeFi sector has also thrived, with Total Value Locked (TVL) reaching an all-time high of $7.8 billion in May, reflecting a 105% year-over-year increase. This growth signifies that investors are increasingly willing to lock their capital within Solana's ecosystem. To address past reliability issues, the Firedancer upgrade is set to enhance Solana's stability and performance. This new validator client, developed by Jump Crypto, aims to eliminate single points of failure and can handle up to 100,000 transactions per second. Additionally, institutional interest is on the rise, with public companies holding approximately $600 million in SOL and several firms filing for a spot Solana ETF. While the SEC's decision on these applications is pending, optimism remains high, suggesting that a successful ETF launch could significantly boost institutional demand for Solana, similar to the impact seen with Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year.

Aethir (ATH) has recently gained significant attention in the cryptocurrency market, experiencing an impressive surge of 85% over the past 30 days, reaching a price of $0.0578 on September 16, 2025. This decentralized infrastructure project, known as DePIN, is revolutionizing GPU cloud computing, particularly for AI and gaming applications. With the ongoing global shortage of NVIDIA H100 chips, Aethir is strategically positioning itself by forming partnerships with institutions like Arizona State University and Filecoin. As Aethir develops a robust decentralized network, it raises the question of whether it represents the future of computing infrastructure or if it is merely a temporary trend in the market. Launched in June 2024, Aethir is designed to aggregate unused GPUs, providing cloud computing services that are accessible for AI, gaming, and machine learning. With a current market cap of $430 million and a daily trading volume of $250 million, Aethir's growth is driven by its decentralized model, which offers significant cost savings—up to 90% compared to traditional providers like AWS. The ATH token not only facilitates transactions within the ecosystem but also serves as a governance tool for the community. Aethir's ambitious plans include an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $140 million and a target market in the DePIN sector valued at $3.5 billion, projected to grow at 50% annually. The recent price surge can be attributed to several key developments, including partnerships aimed at enhancing AI and blockchain education and decentralized storage solutions. Additionally, Aethir is launching a DePIN credit card that allows users to take out stablecoin loans collateralized by ATH, further increasing its utility. The upcoming Mainnet upgrade is expected to enhance the platform's capabilities for enterprise AI workloads. As Aethir continues to build momentum, it is crucial for investors to monitor its performance closely, especially given the bullish indicators suggesting potential price targets above $0.76 if current resistance levels are surpassed.

Aethir has experienced a remarkable price rally of 86% over the past week, driven by a series of positive developments within its ecosystem. As of September 15, the token was trading at $0.058, significantly up from its year-to-date low in July. Analysts note that Aethir has broken out of a double-bottom pattern, a bullish reversal signal, suggesting a potential price target of $0.088 in the coming weeks. This breakout is further supported by the formation of a golden cross, indicating strong upward momentum for the token. The daily chart analysis reveals that Aethir's price has formed two successive troughs at similar levels, with a neckline established at $0.056. The recent price movements suggest that Aethir is close to retesting this neckline, and a rebound from this level could confirm a bullish reversal. The proximity of the 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages indicates a potential golden cross, which historically leads to significant short-term gains. The distance between the neckline and the bottoms suggests a target price of $0.088, representing a 52% increase from current levels, provided the token remains above the crucial support level of $0.044. Several catalysts are contributing to Aethir's price surge, including record revenue highs in July and August, averaging around $13 million per month. Investors are optimistic about continued strong performance in Q3, which could attract new interest in the token. Additionally, Aethir's integration of the ATH-USD price feed from Pyth Network enhances its utility in decentralized finance applications. Participation in events like Korea Blockchain Week and partnerships with IoTeX further bolster Aethir's visibility and growth prospects within the blockchain and AI sectors, positioning it for long-term success.

Nosana, a decentralized compute protocol built on Solana, has seen a remarkable price surge of 134% over the past week. This increase comes after the token had dropped to a two-year low, with whale investors beginning to accumulate NOS tokens. As of September 14, Nosana reached a six-month high of $1.27 before settling at $0.91. Despite this impressive recovery, the token remains 76% below its year-to-date high. The surge in price is largely attributed to whale activity, which has seen a 41.8% increase in NOS tokens held in whale wallets, leading to a fear of missing out (FOMO) among retail investors. In addition to the whale accumulation, there has been a notable decline in the total amount of NOS tokens held on exchanges, which dropped by 7.5% to 13.24 million. This reduction in exchange balances indicates a decrease in short-term selling pressure, prompting traders to adopt a bullish outlook. The combination of whale buying and retail demand has resulted in increased interest in Nosana, as evidenced by a rise in Google searches for the project. Nosana aims to provide a decentralized alternative to traditional cloud services, allowing developers to run various jobs across a permissionless network. From a technical analysis perspective, NOS has broken above a descending trendline that had been in place since mid-May, signaling a potential bullish reversal. The Supertrend indicator has turned green, suggesting a buy signal, while the MACD line has formed a positive crossover, indicating that the rally may continue in the short term. If Nosana can maintain its momentum and break above the resistance level of $1.27, it could pave the way for a further rally towards $1.92. However, a drop below the support level of $0.74 would invalidate this bullish setup.

The concept of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) is rapidly gaining traction in the cryptocurrency space, transforming how we perceive ownership and utility in our daily lives. No longer confined to speculative trading, DePIN offers a tangible approach to decentralizing essential infrastructure such as ride-sharing networks, cloud storage, and energy grids. By leveraging crypto incentives, individuals can contribute to these networks—whether by sharing unused GPU power or setting up solar panel nodes—and receive tokens in return. This shift not only democratizes access to services but also fosters a community-driven approach to infrastructure development. As we look toward 2025, the DePIN sector is projected to explode, with billions in market capitalization. Established players like Render, Helium, and Filecoin continue to dominate, while newcomers such as io.net and DIMO are making significant waves. The diversity of projects under the DePIN umbrella showcases its potential: from decentralized GPU rendering for artists to peer-to-peer energy trading platforms. This burgeoning ecosystem highlights the innovative ways in which blockchain technology can be applied to real-world challenges, creating a new paradigm for infrastructure ownership and service delivery. However, the road ahead is not without its challenges. Issues such as uneven hardware distribution, skewed tokenomics, and the risk of speculative behavior pose significant hurdles for the DePIN movement. As the community engages in lively discussions about the future of DePIN, it becomes clear that while the potential for disruption is immense, so too is the skepticism surrounding its sustainability. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether DePIN can realize its ambitious vision of a decentralized, community-owned infrastructure landscape or if it will succumb to the pitfalls of previous crypto trends. The stakes are high, and the implications for consumers, developers, and investors alike could reshape the digital economy as we know it.

WeatherXM has recently upgraded its Quality of Data (QoD) algorithm to enhance the accuracy of community-powered weather data. This upgrade, implemented on September 9, 2025, introduces the Indoor Station Detection (ISD) feature, which allows for better identification of poorly deployed weather stations. Previously, stations could achieve high QoD scores simply by transmitting data, regardless of its accuracy. With the new ISD, stations placed indoors or in obstructed areas are now more likely to receive lower scores, motivating owners to adhere to best deployment practices for optimal performance. The impact of the ISD is already evident, as many stations that previously boasted high QoD scores are now rated below 0.3. For instance, the Jolly Kobe Gust station in Portugal, once receiving scores between 40% and 79%, would now score 0% due to its poor deployment conditions. The algorithm checks various factors such as solar radiation, temperature, humidity, and wind speed to determine the validity of the data being reported. Stations that exhibit unrealistic readings due to improper placement are flagged, ensuring that only reliable data contributes to the WeatherXM network. Proper deployment of weather stations is crucial for maximizing rewards and ensuring the data's reliability for sectors like agriculture and energy. WeatherXM encourages users to follow a deployment checklist that includes placing stations outdoors, avoiding obstructions, and regularly checking feedback through the mobile app. The goal of the new QoD algorithm is not to penalize users but to assist them in improving their setups, thereby enhancing the overall quality of the community-powered weather network. By aiming for perfect deployments, users can increase their rewards while contributing valuable data to the WeatherXM community.

Karia Samaroo, the founder and CEO of xTAO, has been vocal about the necessity for decentralization in artificial intelligence (AI). In a recent interview, he emphasized that the current centralized nature of AI, predominantly controlled by major tech companies, poses significant risks. Samaroo draws parallels between Bittensor, a decentralized AI ecosystem, and Bitcoin, highlighting that both aim to eliminate centralization risks. By decentralizing AI, Bittensor allows for a more open and transparent system where users can access and contribute to AI models without the constraints imposed by a single authority. Samaroo points out that the Bittensor network operates as a “worldwide web of AI,” encompassing various subnetworks that address different challenges within the AI stack. This interconnectedness not only enhances scalability but also fosters an environment of open innovation where AI engineers can experiment and monetize their models freely. Unlike traditional AI models that require individuals to navigate through corporate hierarchies, Bittensor empowers users to directly engage with the network, thereby promoting a more inclusive and rewarding ecosystem. Furthermore, Samaroo discusses how decentralized AI can compete with data-rich models from big tech firms. By incentivizing crowdsourced data collection, decentralized networks can potentially match or exceed the quality of datasets controlled by major companies. He also addresses concerns regarding safety and bias in AI outputs, explaining that Bittensor incorporates validators to monitor and ensure the quality of outputs. This decentralized governance model allows participants to adjust incentives based on performance, fostering a system that is more representative and accountable to its users. Ultimately, Samaroo believes that decentralized AI can provide a fairer and more transparent alternative to the current centralized models, aligning better with user needs and expectations.