Caldera launches modular blockchain infrastructure

• Push into rollup/modular ecosystems (competing with Optimism/Arbitrum/Celestia).

• Catalyst: Infrastructure play with broad developer interest.

• Risk: Tech fragmentation; depends on developer traction and tooling.

8) Vietnam approves first blockchain payment pilot

• Major sovereign regulatory move: official greenlight for blockchain payments.

• Catalyst: High — signals state-level legitimization.

• Risk: Pilot stage; scope may be limited. But if scaled, could influence ASEAN markets.