A recent report from AskCI, one of China’s most respected market intelligence firms, has spotlighted the IOTA Foundation as a key player in the emerging data economy. The mention marks a significant nod for the feeless, open-source distributed ledger project, first launched in 2015, and signals growing validation of IOTA’s data-centric blockchain innovation—particularly in Asia.
AskCI Recognition Positions IOTA Alongside Global Tech Giants
AskCI’s report includes IOTA in a shortlist of notable data economy innovators alongside global powerhouses like Microsoft, Amazon, and Deutsche Telekom. Also mentioned were data-centric firms like Advaneo GmbH, Caruso GmbH, xDayta, and Kasabi.
Crypto and tech analyst Salima commented on X (formerly Twitter), “That a consultancy of this caliber names IOTA among the top players… is a clear sign of where the strategic spotlight is heading in Asia.” In China’s opaque but rapidly evolving tech sector, praise from AskCI carries real weight—offering a window into which technologies are gaining quiet traction behind the scenes.
🚀 #IOTA has been listed by leading Chinese consultancy AskCI in its global top 15 ranking of data trading platforms, alongside tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Deutsche Telekom.
— Salima (@Salimasbegum) June 23, 2025
📊 AskCI is one of China's most trusted market research firms, with over 200 analysts and…
Tangle Technology Fuels IOTA’s Edge in IoT and M2M Sectors
Unlike traditional blockchains, IOTA operates on the Tangle—a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) that enables feeless, fast, and scalable microtransactions. This makes IOTA especially well-suited for Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, where billions of real-time transactions require lightweight and efficient validation.
IOTA’s infrastructure is already powering pilots and projects in logistics, digital identity, and data monetization—all strategic tech areas for China and other industrializing regions.
Global Partnerships Strengthen IOTA’s Practical Appeal
Beyond its core tech, IOTA has built partnerships with influential names such as Bosch, Volkswagen, and Dell Technologies. These collaborations focus on sensor data marketplaces, secure automotive software updates, and measuring data trust, respectively.
In East Africa, IOTA is also being used by TradeMark East Africa to improve transparency in cross-border trade—demonstrating the foundation’s broad geographical and functional relevance.
Data Monetization and Digital Identity Are Next-Gen Catalysts
IOTA’s unique value proposition lies in treating data as a tradeable asset. Tools like IOTA Streams allow secure data publishing and real-time monetization, while its decentralized identity (DID) framework puts users in control of their digital presence.
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Both offerings align with increasing global demand for data privacy, user control, and regulatory compliance—especially in regions like China and the EU.
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