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IQ AI Launches ATP: Tokenizing and Owning Autonomous AI Superagents with NEAR and Frax

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New Agent Tokenization Platform (ATP) Now Available to Simplify Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Empower Users to Build and Manage Intelligent, Autonomous Agents Natively Integrated with NEAR and Frax

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IQ, the developer of AI/blockchain decentralized technology, today announced the launch of its Agent Tokenization Platform (ATP), a groundbreaking system that enables AI agents to own, trade, and manage assets autonomously on-chain. This marks a new era where AI operates as a true economic player rather than a passive tool.

Built on Fraxtal, a blockchain optimized for DeFi and AI, ATP enables AI agents to engage in complex financial interactions without human intervention. Frax will also use ATP to launch FraxAI, its first tokenized agent.

NEAR is the number one blockchain for AI and Web3. ATP’s Brain framework will natively integrate NEAR’s AI agent development stack. In addition to the infrastructure they have built to support the development of agents, NEAR recently announced a $20 million fund investing in agents.

AI as an Autonomous Economic Player

Each AI agent launched on ATP has its own token, representing governance, value, and capabilities, allowing it to function as a self-sustaining economic participant.

“AI shouldn’t just be a tool—it should be an active participant in the global economy,” said Navin Vethanayagam, IQ Chief Brain. “ATP is the catalyst for AI-driven financial automation, unlocking a future where intelligent agents operate entire economic ecosystems.”

Frax AIVM & BAMM Integration

ATP will integrate Fraxtal’s North Star Hardfork which introduces Frax’s AIVM technology, a system that rewards AI agents for computational work and makes shared state inference computation possible, creating AI-driven economies that are self-sustaining. ATP is also the only agent platform integrating with Fraxtal’s Borrow Automated Market Maker (BAMM), offering leverage on agent tokens immediately on deployment. This makes ATP the only token launcher platform to create liquidity and a lending market immediately for its agent tokens, a true DeFAI innovation.

“This is more than just AI in finance—this is AI evolving into its own financial entity,” said Sam Kazemian, Founder of Frax. “With the AIVM, AI agents are no longer just executing tasks; they are earning, optimizing, and contributing to the economy autonomously.”

NEAR Intents & AI Infrastructure

ATP’s integration with NEAR will bring advanced AI infrastructure and seamless cross-chain capabilities, leveraging NEAR Intents for frictionless transactions and scalable agent operations. This integration enhances the autonomy and economic viability of AI agents, ensuring they can interact across blockchains efficiently.

“NEAR infrastructure is purpose-built for AI agent development, and ATP’s integration with NEAR Intents and NEAR AI infrastructure will ensure seamless cross-chain interactions, scalability, and innovation,” said Illia Polosukhin, Co-Founder of NEAR Protocol and NEAR AI. “Together, Frax and NEAR will enable a future where AI agents are not only intelligent but also economically autonomous.”

AI-Driven Financial Automation

ATP’s Brain framework integrates with key AI-powered financial tools:

Fraxlend Plugin – AI-driven lending and borrowing.Odos Plugin – Automated token swaps.Heartbeat Plugin – On-chain market monitoring.

The Role of the IQ Token

All agent transactions and fees are paid in IQ.Agents have IQ trading pairs for liquidity.IQ holders govern the platform, ensuring decentralization.

Teams building for the future of DefAI have begun tokenizing agents on ATP. Gemach is one of the teams tokenizing a DeFAI agent on ATP. “Ari will autonomously trade and lend on Fraxtal and other EVM chains using ATP’s Brain framework,” said Assune, Founder of Gemach. “We are excited to bring another great tokenized AI agent to the Gemach ecosystem, governed by GMAC – the native governance token of the Gemach DAO.”

AI Beyond DeFi

Beyond finance, ATP will expand into supporting agents managing and operating robotics, logistics, and IoT automation.

About IQ
IQ is building the next generation of decentralized technology, combining AI and blockchain to empower users and projects alike. As the connector and launcher for tokenized agents, the Agent Tokenization Platform (ATP) provides the foundation for creating intelligent, autonomous agents that reshape industries, foster vibrant communities, and unlock new opportunities in DeFi and beyond.

For more information, please visit IQ on the Web, X, or Telegram.

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Envision Marks First International Application of SAFc at Global Citizen NOW, Providing Environmental Attributes Corresponding to 10 Tonnes of CO₂ Emissions Reductions

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SYDNEY, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision, a global leader in green technology, expanded its Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificate (SAFc) solution internationally as the Sustainability Partner of Global Citizen NOW: Perth. This marks the company’s first international application of SAFc, demonstrating a practical pathway to integrate aviation decarbonization into the sustainability practices of major global events.

For this event, Envision delivered environmental attributes corresponding to 10 tonnes of CO₂ emissions reductions. These reductions are linked to the actual production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with the associated attributes recorded and retired through a leading global Registry to ensure transparency and traceability.

Alongside this initiative, Envision’s Australian team participated in the event’s broader programme, including discussions on clean energy investment and industrial decarbonisation, bilateral meetings, and the Capital Mobilization Roundtable and Masterclass. Through these engagements, the team exchanged perspectives with leaders from business, investment and the climate community on Western Australia’s potential role in the next-generation green industries, while exploring opportunities to strengthen collaboration, mobilize investment and accelerate the clean energy transition.

Co-hosted by Global Citizen and the Government of Western Australia, the summit took place ahead of COP31, convening representatives from governments, businesses, philanthropic foundations, and First Nations communities to advance clean energy access, climate resilience, and inclusive economic development.

The Perth SAFc initiative builds on Envision’s SAFc application at the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen in September, where the company demonstrated how SAFc could address the air-travel emissions of a major conference. Global Citizen NOW: Perth represents the next step—applying this model internationally and demonstrating its potential as a scalable solution for companies and major events seeking to tackle aviation-related emissions across global value chains.

The initiative also reflects Envision’s broader approach to corporate decarbonisation. Across wind and solar power, energy storage, green molecules, net-zero industrial parks, and green computing, Envision is developing integrated solutions to help companies tackle emissions across their operations and value chains.

“Envision will continue to explore the application of green fuels across aviation and international events, foster collaboration throughout the green fuel value chain, and support aviation’s low-carbon transition through transparent, traceable environmental attribute management,” said Bella Zhang, Head of Global SAF at Envision.

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More Than Business: ChinaMarket’s “Little Bees” Go the Extra Mile for International Buyers

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LINYI, China, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — When a Malaysian buyer experienced a sudden toothache during the Linyi Mall International Buyers Conference in China, he found help in an unexpected place.

A member of ChinaMarket‘s “Little Bees” service team, Chen Fuqing, promptly accompanied him to a local hospital and assisted him throughout the visit.

It was a small act of kindness, but it reflected something important about doing business in Linyi: international buyers have people they can turn to when they need help.

During the international buyers conference, ChinaMarket established its “Little Bees” service team to assist overseas visitors throughout their stay in Linyi.

From welcoming international buyers and arranging market visits to connecting them with suppliers, helping bridge language barriers, and responding to unexpected situations, the team works to make the sourcing experience easier and more comfortable.

Linyi is home to one of China’s major wholesale market clusters, attracting buyers from around the world with its diverse products, manufacturing resources, and extensive supply chains.

As the official digital platform of Linyi Wholesale Market, ChinaMarket connects global buyers with Chinese suppliers and provides integrated sourcing and trade services.

For international buyers, successful sourcing involves more than finding the right products. Clear communication, reliable coordination, and access to support are equally important.

The “Little Bees” team brings this commitment to life through personal, on-the-ground assistance.

A recent song released by ChinaMarket captures the spirit of the city:

“Come to Linyi, a city that welcomes you with open arms.”

In Linyi, global buyers can discover business opportunities, build partnerships, and experience the warmth of genuine hospitality.

Come to Linyi. Source with ChinaMarket.

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UnionPay and Cuscal Paymark Discuss Payment Acceptance and Digital Innovation

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mr. Dong Junfeng, Chairman of China UnionPay and UnionPay International, met with Cuscal Paymark, in Auckland on 19 October 2026 to discuss expanding UnionPay acceptance in New Zealand and opportunities for cooperation in digital payments. Mr. Mike Blomfield, Chief Executive Officer and Julia Nicol, Chief of Staff expressed support UnionPay’s plans and the advancement of key projects.

Cuscal Paymark is New Zealand’s largest payment switching and network services provider. The two parties have maintained a partnership since 2012.  To date, several major banks on its network support UnionPay payments at physical merchants. The company has also incorporated a number of UnionPay product standards into mandatory terminal upgrade requirements, providing a foundation for broader acceptance. Looking ahead, UnionPay will leverage Cuscal Paymark’s local network and transaction processing capabilities to upgrade online and in-store payment platforms and further improve UnionPay acceptance services.

Discussions also covered upgrades to support chip transactions on dual-branded cards, online payment gateway integration, and the joint promotion of SoftPOS solutions to acquirers. The companies agreed to strengthen technical coordination to maintain reliable payment processing during and after system upgrades.

Other topics included agentic payments, digital identity, biometric applications, and payment network connectivity.

Ms. Nicol reaffirmed Cuscal Paymark’s support for UnionPay’s ongoing development in New Zealand and the advancement of key projects. Both parties agreed to explore further cooperation in wallet connectivity and digital payments.

UnionPay entered the New Zealand market in 2008. Its acceptance coverage now exceeds 90%, and UnionPay cards are now widely issued by local financial institutions. UnionPay will continue working with partners to improve payment services, strengthen financial integration between China and other APEC economies, and advance cross-border payment cooperation between China and New Zealand and across the broader Asia-Pacific region.

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