This week in crypto marked major strides toward real-world adoption and regulatory integration. From Binance launching a $1M blockchain education initiative in Vietnam to Pakistan engaging in Bitcoin diplomacy with El Salvador, the global push for Web3 continues to gain momentum. Meanwhile, firms like Bitget, OKX, and Alchemy Pay are bridging the gap between traditional finance and crypto through strategic partnerships and tokenized innovation.

Binance Launches $1M Blockchain Education Program in Vietnam

Binance has launched a $1 million initiative titled Blockchain for Vietnam, running from July 2025 to July 2027. The two-year program aims to boost blockchain adoption through education, industry applications, and student support. As part of the plan, Binance will train university faculty to build long-term blockchain expertise in Vietnamese academia. The initiative will also fund pilot projects in agriculture and tourism to demonstrate real-world blockchain use cases.

To nurture future talent, scholarships will be offered to students at various academic levels, creating a skilled local workforce in blockchain technology. Binance’s ongoing presence in Vietnam includes charity efforts like disaster relief and education outreach. Its Binance Academy has already provided blockchain training in over 60 universities across 18 cities.

Pakistan’s Crypto Minister Meets Bukele in Landmark Bitcoin Diplomacy Visit

In a historic move, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Crypto, Bilal Bin Saqib, met El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to explore collaboration on Bitcoin and digital assets. This marks the first official visit by a Pakistani government representative to El Salvador. This move signals growing diplomatic engagement through what’s being dubbed ‘Biplomacy’ (Bitcoin-driven diplomacy).

The two leaders discussed El Salvador’s experience as the first nation to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender and identified opportunities for Pakistan to apply similar frameworks. Topics included Bitcoin education, sovereign reserves, and regulatory strategies. A key outcome was the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Pakistan Crypto Council and El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office, establishing a formal channel for cooperation in areas like public sector adoption and financial inclusion.

Bitget Partners with Ondo Finance to Expand Access to Tokenized Assets

Bitget has partnered with Ondo Finance’s Global Markets to bring tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), including U.S. stocks, ETFs, and money market funds, to its 120 million users. Through this alliance, Bitget will launch over 100 tokenized equities, offering 24/7 trading, fractional ownership, and global accessibility. The move aims to bridge traditional finance and blockchain, allowing users to diversify beyond crypto assets.

Bitget joins the Global Markets Alliance alongside major players like Solana Foundation and Trust Wallet. The initiative enhances the security and interoperability of tokenized finance. This move positions Bitget at the forefront of tokenized finance, aligning traditional investment access with Web3 innovation.

OKX Partners with Global Dollar Network to Bring $USDG Stablecoin to 60M Users

Crypto exchange OKX has teamed up with the Global Dollar Network to support $USDG, a fully collateralized, USD-pegged stablecoin issued by Paxos. The partnership gives OKX’s 60 million users seamless access to $USDG for fee-free 1:1 USD conversions. The integration allows $USDG to be used across OKX products, including its exchange, DeFi wallet, and future Web3 features. OKX joins a growing list of Global Dollar Network members like Robinhood, Kraken, and Worldpay.

OKX Ventures founder Jeff Ren called the move a step toward financial empowerment, noting the stablecoin’s trust and usability will help drive real-world adoption. The partnership also reflects a broader push for interoperable, compliant digital dollars to enhance global value transfer.

Alchemy Pay Invests in HTF Securities to Advance Crypto-Finance Compliance in Hong Kong

Alchemy Pay has announced a strategic investment in HTF Securities Limited, a Hong Kong-based firm licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The move strengthens Alchemy Pay’s push to build a compliant bridge between crypto and traditional finance in the Asia-Pacific region.

HTF Securities holds Type 1 (securities dealing), Type 4 (advisory), and Type 9 (asset management) licenses, key to operating a wide range of regulated financial services. Alchemy Pay plans to leverage this partnership to enhance its regulatory footprint in Hong Kong, complementing its recent acquisition of 10 U.S. Money Transmitter Licenses. The collaboration reflects the company’s focus on regulatory compliance and expanding its global crypto payments infrastructure.

From educational investments in Vietnam to regulatory partnerships in Hong Kong and cross-border Bitcoin diplomacy, this week highlights the crypto industry’s strategic push into mainstream adoption. Whether through tokenized finance, stablecoin access, or global collaboration, these developments show that Web3 is no longer a niche, it’s becoming embedded in global infrastructure.