10 Web3 companies shaping Asia’s digital ownership economy

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In 2025, Asia’s Web3 ecosystem is no longer emerging—it’s accelerating. From tokenized finance to creator-powered platforms, these Web3 companies Asia are leading a digital ownership shift grounded in decentralization, transparency, and inclusion. Each company listed below has contributed significantly to the infrastructure, trust, and use cases powering Asia’s blockchain economy.

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Ant International |

Founder: Jack Ma (Ant Group)

Nearly US$3 billion in revenue reported in 2024

Established in 2023 as a global spin-off of China’s Ant Group, Ant International focuses on cross-border digital finance. With platforms like Alipay+, WorldFirst, and Antom, it powers remittance, SME payments, and digital wallets across Asia. The company integrates blockchain into global transaction infrastructure while pursuing a potential IPO in Singapore.

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HashKey Group |

Founder: Dr. Xiao Feng

Licensed virtual asset exchange under Hong Kong’s SFC

Founded in 2018, HashKey Group operates one of the region’s most trusted institutional Web3 ecosystems. From HashKey Exchange to HashKey Capital and custody services, the firm has built a regulatory-first model for digital asset management and public blockchain deployment in Asia.

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The Brooker Group |

Founder: Chan Bulakul

First publicly listed SEA firm to invest in non-listed digital assets

Established in 1994, The Brooker Group began as a boutique financial consultancy and has transformed into a bold digital asset investor. It holds tokenized real estate, DeFi positions, and NFTs—positioning itself as Southeast Asia’s most progressive Web3 balance sheet on the public market.

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BlockchainSpace |

Founder: Peter Ing

23,000+ gaming guilds and creator communities onboarded

Founded in 2018, BlockchainSpace provides infrastructure for decentralized creator economies in Asia. Its platforms—YEY and Guild Partner Program—empower Web3 communities with financial tools, token distribution, and on-chain analytics, especially in the P2E and creator monetization sectors.

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PredicXion |

Founder: Andy Cheung,

First creator-led AI-powered prediction market in Asia

Launched in 2024, PredicXion blends Web3 and AI to create interactive, monetizable prediction markets. Designed for influencers, brands, and users, it transforms how opinions, forecasts, and probabilistic bets are traded and rewarded using crypto infrastructure.

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Maya |

Operator: Voyager Innovations

50M+ registered users as of 2022

Originally launched in 2000 as Smart Money and rebranded to Maya in 2022, this platform combines e-wallet, digital banking, and crypto. It plays a central role in financial inclusion for Filipinos—now offering token purchases, stablecoin exchange, and blockchain-backed credit scoring.

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Gate Group |

Founder: Lin Han

Serves users in over 130 countries with regulatory approvals

Established in 2013, Gate Group runs one of Asia’s most internationally active Web3 infrastructures, including Gate.io exchange and GateChain. The group provides token listing, custody, trading, and a growing array of L1 chain tools—particularly in DeFi.

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Ripple |

Founders: Chris Larsen & Jed McCaleb

Japan-focused blockchain adoption partnership with Web3 Salon

SBI Ripple Asia was formed in 2016 to bring Ripple’s blockchain-powered remittance solutions to Japan and Korea. Its XRP Ledger applications are used in compliance-first CBDC pilot studies, cross-border payments, and tokenization strategies in Japan’s evolving fintech stack.

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Ant Group |

Founder: Jack Ma

Alipay ecosystem serves over 1.3B users globally

Founded in 2014, Ant Group remains one of the world’s most powerful fintech and Web3 enablers. Beyond payments, Ant has launched digital yuan pilots, blockchain platforms like AntChain, and decentralized computing solutions for enterprise and government.

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Memeland |

Founder: Ray Chan (9GAG)

200M+ global audience via SocialFi and NFT engagement

Memeland was launched in 2022 by the 9GAG team to explore the intersection of Web3, meme culture, and creator monetization. Its NFT collections, DAO-powered brand building, and token-gated communities mark a bold experiment in decentralized digital community creation.

These Web3 companies Asia are not just creating tokens—they’re building utility, liquidity, and trusted frameworks for digital ownership across borders. From traditional fintech giants entering blockchain to nimble SocialFi innovators, this list captures a region where Web3 is already woven into the economic fabric.


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