1. Major banks switch to Solana blockchain
A group of major banks and financial institutions, including HSBC, Bank of America, Euroclear, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has signed an agreement with the Solana Foundation through the UK-based software company R3. This agreement allows R3 and its clients to integrate Solana blockchain into their operations, marking a step forward in adopting public blockchain for asset tokenization such as stocks and bonds. Solana is seen as a potential rival to Ethereum due to its scalability and lower transaction costs.
2. Bluesky reshapes decentralized social media
Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform developed from Twitter, currently has over 34.6 million users. Under the leadership of CEO Jay Graber, Bluesky uses the open protocol AT Protocol, allowing users to control their online data and identity. The platform is expanding community tools and new features such as video posting, community feeds, and user verification. WIRED+1KuCoin+1
3. The combination of AI and blockchain
Developers and technology investors are increasingly optimistic about the potential of combining artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain technology to shape a decentralized future. This combination promises innovations in fields such as smart contracts, autonomous organizations, and fraud detection. @EconomicTimes
4. The Movementum Accelerator program promotes Web3 development
The Movementum Accelerator program, organized by Amnis Labs, provides a total support package of one million USD for outstanding Web3 startups in Vietnam. The program aims to promote the development of domestic Web3 projects. vnexpress.net
5. BlockStar Meetup Hanoi event promotes the future of Web3
On the evening of May 22, the BlockStar Meetup Hanoi event took place in Hanoi, gathering over 150 founders, investors, experts, and Web3 enthusiasts from Vietnam and the Asia region. This event aims to promote the development of the Web3 ecosystem in Vietnam. Entrade X by DNSE+1Cafef+1
6. Launch of the HCM57 Network blockchain
HCM57 Technology Co., Ltd. plans to operate the 'HCM57 Network' Layer 1 blockchain on May 19, 2025, opening a new chapter for Vietnamese technology on the global blockchain map.
📌 Content Summary:
🔹 Global:
Solana signs agreements with major banks such as HSBC, Euroclear, and Bank of America, paving the way for large-scale asset tokenization.
Bluesky, a decentralized social network developed from Twitter, reaches nearly 35 million users, with community features and identity verification.
AI combined with Blockchain becomes a leading trend in global Web3 projects, opening up possibilities for automation, DAO, and fraud detection.
🔹 In Vietnam:
Movementum Accelerator launches with a support package of 1 million USD for Web3 startups.
BlockStar Meetup Hanoi gathers hundreds of Web3 experts from Asia and Vietnam.
HCM57 Network, Vietnam's first Layer 1 blockchain, officially launched on May 19.
