How Crypto Projects Should Choose Asian Media: Web3 Crypto Media Resources in Asia (with Contact Information)

For Web3 projects expanding into Asia, leveraging active local crypto media is crucial. A range of blockchain-focused news outlets has emerged across Asian countries, covering industry updates, market analysis, and in-depth research. These platforms not only boast broad readership and industry influence but also provide opportunities for press release distribution and collaborative marketing. This article highlights high-impact Web3 crypto media in mainland China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and Indonesia, detailing their backgrounds, influence metrics, contact information, and whether they accept paid submissions, along with basic processes and cost estimates for project teams. We hope this guide helps Web3 projects effectively connect with Asia’s leading crypto media to amplify brand visibility.

1. Foresight News

Country/Region: Mainland China

Monthly Visits: ~800,000 (2025 data)

Platform Overview: Foresight News is a leading crypto and blockchain news platform in China, specializing in global Web3 updates, in-depth reports, daily industry briefs, regulatory news, and exclusive interviews. Known for professional, concise, and timely content, it’s highly favored by crypto investors and professionals. Foresight News was among the first in the Chinese-speaking market to cover Ethereum ecosystems, Layer 2 scaling solutions, and modular blockchain topics.

Key Columns: Foresight Daily, News Flash, Daily Funding Brief, Web3 Project Insights

Social Media Activity: X account (@ForesightNewsC) with ~15.2K followers, Telegram channel with 5.1K+ subscribers, daily updates

Business Contact Email: contact@foresightnews.pro

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2. Odaily (Planet Daily)

A prominent blockchain media, strategic partner of 36Kr. Founded in 2018 with backing from 36Kr’s venture media team, Odaily gained significant attention from the start. Positioned as professional and forward-looking, it focuses on blockchain applications, industry policies, and project updates, covering news flashes, in-depth reports, columns, and project analyses. As a leading Chinese blockchain media, its slogan is “Helping some understand Web3 first.” Odaily has strong ties with tech media like 36Kr, ensuring high brand credibility.

Activity Metrics: Odaily reaches millions of users across platforms, with over 41,000 articles and 115,000 news flashes published by early 2023. Its WeChat public account articles have hit 1.1 million reads, with over 120,000 subscribers across Weibo, video platforms, and others. Its content has been cited by Forbes, Caixin, and awarded by Tencent News and Toutiao.

Contact Information: Content/reporting inquiries: report@odaily.com; general business: om@odaily.email.

Press Release Services: Odaily accepts submissions and paid releases. High-quality original articles may be published free if selected by editors. For project PR, Odaily offers news release services, with costs varying by need (industry feedback suggests soft article fees start at several thousand RMB). Confirm placement details and fees with their marketing team via WeChat or email.

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3. BlockBeats

A globally influential Chinese blockchain media. Founded in February 2018, BlockBeats rose quickly with its focus on cutting-edge tech reporting and value investing. It covers global and domestic industry news, offering an app and multilingual versions (Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese). Known for in-depth research + timely updates, it provides beginner-friendly guides, detailed studies, and tracks trending events and projects. BlockBeats introduced concepts like “Fat Protocol” and “Web3.0” to Chinese audiences.

Influence Metrics: By 2023, BlockBeats reached over 8 million blockchain users globally via web and app, with daily active readers exceeding 400,000. It has teams in China, the US, Singapore, and Dubai, with monthly UV in the millions, ranking top-tier in China. Since 2018, it has influenced 8 million unique users, with 400,000 daily actives. Its Weibo and Zhihu accounts rank among the top in finance categories.

Contact Information: Email contact@theblockbeats.org.

Press Release Services: BlockBeats accepts paid ads and branded columns. Its “Advertising Services” page reports ~3 million monthly PVs, 800,000 unique users, and 70,000 Twitter followers. For project releases, contact via the website’s ad form or WeChat for a media rate card. Fees depend on article length and placement (industry estimates: ¥5,000–¥10,000+ RMB per soft article). High editorial standards enhance credibility. News-worthy content may be treated as editorial pieces. Choose news releases or in-depth interviews based on budget and goals.

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4. PANews

A blockchain news platform for Pan-Asia. Launched in March 2018 by PANONY, PANews blends media and think-tank roles. Its co-founders are Forbes Asia “30 Under 30” honorees, with a strong international team. It provides forward-looking news and research reports for entrepreneurs and innovators, covering news flashes, industry data, in-depth analyses, and PAData reports, with a focus on Asia (especially mainland China and Southeast Asia).

Activity Metrics: By early 2023, PANews published over 41,000 articles and 115,000 news flashes, with 500+ columnists covering guides, analyses, and interviews. Its channels (Weibo, Twitter, video platforms) have over 120,000 subscribers. A Tencent News partner, its reports are often cited by mainstream finance media.

Contact Information: General email: [email protected]; media partnerships: panews@panony.com.

5. CoinPost

Japan’s largest and most renowned crypto news media. Founded in June 2017 by Takahito Kagami, CoinPost is Japan’s first dedicated crypto and blockchain news platform. As the top-ranked influential media in Japan, it’s known for fast, accurate reporting, delivering global blockchain and crypto market news, price analyses, project updates, and regulatory insights to Japanese readers. Beyond media, CoinPost Group engages in mining, investment management, and consulting, with strong ties to the Japanese government and industry. It organizes the major APAC Web3 summit “WebX,” which drew over 16,500 attendees in 2023, including Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Audience Reach: ~800,000 monthly unique visitors, 2.5–3 million monthly page views, leading Japan’s crypto media. Its Twitter account has over 160,000 followers (as of 2022), and its Line channel has ~13,000 subscribers. Content is often reposted by Yahoo Japan, making it a Japanese crypto market bellwether.

Contact Information: Use the online contact form on CoinPost’s website or email info@coinpost.jp. For ad partnerships, contact via the form or LinkedIn for media kits. CoinPost responds quickly but prefers Japanese-language materials for higher approval rates. It’s the top choice for news promotion in Japan, reaching the broadest local audience.

6. Cointelegraph Japan

Global media’s localized version, a key Japanese crypto news channel. Cointelegraph, a globally recognized crypto media, launched its Japanese site (cointelegraph.com/ja) in 2019, operated by a local editorial team. It provides fully Japanese-language global blockchain news, covering markets, projects, and regulations, maintaining the quality and timeliness of its English site. Its global perspective sets it apart from purely local media. Influence Metrics: Japan’s second most popular crypto media, with ~1.5 million monthly visits. It’s a go-to source for mainstream Japanese investors seeking international insights.

Partnership Opportunities: As part of Cointelegraph, the Japan site offers press release distribution and interviews, typically coordinated through its global business team (contact Cointelegraph’s APAC representative). Costs are higher due to its international brand but boost global exposure.

Contact Information: Submit via Cointelegraph’s “Submit Press Release” page or contact the Japan editorial team’s official email. Use English or Japanese to outline needs. Its Twitter account (~50,000 followers) facilitates communication.

7. TokenPost

Korea’s pioneering blockchain media with strong official ties. Founded in February 2017, TokenPost is a leading Korean blockchain news portal, backed by EconoTimes. Its English site, TokenPost International, launched in 2019 to share Korean blockchain updates globally. Known for authoritative reporting and policy analysis, it frequently interviews government officials and industry leaders, with content cited by mainstream Korean finance media. TokenPost collaborates with entities like Korea’s KISA.

Activity Metrics: TokenPost ranks among Korea’s top blockchain media by monthly visits, with its English site attracting international readers. Its Korean X account (@tokenpostkr) has tens of thousands of followers, with frequent daily updates across news, analyses, interviews, and announcements.

Contact Information: Use the contact form on the website for business inquiries. Reach out via the Korean X account (@tokenpostkr) or find CEO David Kim on LinkedIn.

8. CoinNess

Korea’s largest crypto community media platform. Founded by a Chinese team and entering Korea in 2018, CoinNess is renowned for 24/7 news flashes and price updates via its website and app. Highly popular among young Korean investors, it’s dubbed “Korea’s crypto intelligence hub.” CoinNess also runs community discussions and investor education, hosting events like the 2024 Korea Crypto Awards, which drew broad industry participation. User Scale: Claims over 700,000 registered users, Korea’s largest crypto media community, with frequent, fast-paced news updates meeting investor demands.

Platform Features: Focuses on concise news flashes, market analyses, and briefings in Chinese, Korean, and English, serving as an international news aggregator. Projects can gain retail investor attention through CoinNess’s high-frequency exposure.

Contact Information: Business email: business@coinness.live. The CoinNess app also offers customer service channels.

Press Release Services: CoinNess focuses on ad streams and news collaborations. Projects can negotiate with its business team for announcements, banners, or flash ads in the app, with transparent pricing (e.g., multi-day flash ad packages).

9. BlockMedia

Korea’s first dedicated blockchain media, leading in monthly active users. Founded in 2018, BlockMedia is one of Korea’s oldest blockchain news outlets, known for swift, accurate reporting and in-depth analyses. It educates the public on blockchain potential and hosts major events like “Block Festa” to connect the industry. Influence Metrics: Official data reports over 3.8 million monthly active users (MAU), topping Korean blockchain media. Its YouTube channel has over 47,000 subscribers, and its Telegram channel has 26,000 followers, with rapid growth across platforms.

Platform Background: Founded by traditional media journalists, BlockMedia’s professional team delivers objective, comprehensive reports. A strategic partner of Access Protocol, it pioneered blockchain-based content payment models. Its Korean reports often cite authoritative English sources, keeping readers aligned with global trends.

Contact Information: Use the email or phone listed on the website, ideally contacting the Korean editorial or marketing team. Its English Medium page provides info: www.blockmedia.co.kr.

Press Release Services: BlockMedia offers diverse ad services, including news releases, in-depth columns, and banner ads. With its massive traffic, fees are high, estimated in the millions of KRW for news releases. It’s ideal for major announcements, reaching Korea’s broadest readership. Strict review standards make it suited for established projects. For long-term brand-building with ample budgets, BlockMedia is a must-consider channel.

10. Coin68

Vietnam’s leading crypto media portal, backed by Kyros Ventures. Founded in 2016, Coin68 is Vietnam’s oldest and most visited blockchain media site. Renowned for independence and objectivity, it covers fintech, crypto, and blockchain applications. Dubbed Vietnam’s top crypto news hub, it offers news, market updates, and in-depth analyses. Influence Metrics: Kyros reports peak monthly traffic of 5 million and 1.7 million MAUs, leading Vietnam’s blockchain media. Despite recent fluctuations, its community influence remains strong. It offers Vietnamese and some English news, attracting global readers.

Platform Overview: Coin68’s sections include news, markets, DeFi/NFT, regulations, reports, interviews, and videos, covering the industry comprehensively. Its team contributes to Vietnam’s semi-annual crypto reports and collaborates with Animoca Brands for authoritative insights, making it a key information hub.

Contact Information: Use the website’s contact form, Telegram group (t.me/coin68), or official Facebook. As Kyros Ventures operates Coin68, contact team members via Kyros’s website or LinkedIn.

11. Coin98 Insights

Vietnam’s renowned blockchain research and news platform. Part of the Coin98 ecosystem (including Coin98 Wallet), Coin98 Insights focuses on professional research, market insights, and investment strategies. Described as an “information treasure trove,” it educates Vietnamese users on complex crypto topics with project reports, tutorials, and data analyses, attracting serious investors and enthusiasts. Activity Metrics: Its website and social accounts (English/Vietnamese) have broad influence, with Coin98’s Twitter boasting over 500,000 followers, many engaging with Insights content. Its annual Vietnam crypto reports are widely cited globally.

Platform Background: Backed by Coin98 Labs, a successful Vietnamese Web3 startup, its media and products create strong community influence. Coin98 Insights covers local and APAC/global news, offering Vietnamese users an international perspective.

Partnership Opportunities: Coin98 Insights leans toward content collaborations over pure ads. Projects with unique tech or market potential can negotiate in-depth analyses or interviews to build trust in Vietnam’s community.

Contact Information: Use Coin98’s official channels (contact form on coin98.com). Insights’ Telegram and Discord communities have admins to facilitate partnership requests.

12. Coinvestasi

Indonesia’s top crypto media with the widest user reach. Founded in 2017 by Indonesia Crypto Network, Coinvestasi is a key player in Indonesia’s crypto community. Primarily in Indonesian with some English content, it’s a vital channel for local investors. Known for sharp market analysis and effective KOL marketing, it blends global trends with local insights. It also hosts webinars and workshops to educate its loyal readership. Influence Metrics: The website reports over 550,000 monthly page views and 110,000 monthly readers; social media reaches 365,000 users with 2.5 million monthly impressions. Its Instagram has over 270,000 followers.

Platform Features: Coinvestasi’s news, guides, market data, and encyclopedia sections are beginner-friendly, ideal for newcomers. Its strong ties with local exchanges like Indodax enhance its event collaborations.

Contact Information: Email hi@coinvestasi.com. The Advertise page on the website allows partnership submissions. Contact Managing Director Dhila Rizqia via LinkedIn for direct communication.

13. Coindesk Indonesia

Coindesk’s Indonesian branch in its global network. Launched in 2021 with local media partners (coindesk.id), Coindesk Indonesia bridges global crypto news to the Indonesian market, covering trends and regulations with an authoritative international perspective. It complements local media like Coinvestasi, which focuses on community-driven content. Audience: Attracts professionals and institutional readers, with estimated monthly UVs in the hundreds of thousands.

Partnership Opportunities: As part of Coindesk, it follows global PR standards, requiring submissions via Coindesk’s main channels or local partners. Costs are higher but offer strong credibility. Contact Information: Use Coindesk’s global “Submit Press Release” page or contact the Indonesian editorial team directly.

Press Release Services: Coindesk Indonesia primarily publishes translated global news, rarely featuring corporate PR. Major projects can negotiate via Coindesk Global for local coverage. Sponsored content costs start in the thousands of USD. It’s ideal for established projects seeking credibility in Indonesia, while startups may find Coinvestasi more practical.

(Beyond these, Indonesia has media like Blockchainmedia.id and Cryptonews.id, and regional English outlets. Check our past articles for details.)

Conclusion

Asia’s crypto media offer invaluable channels for Web3 projects. Mainland China’s Foresight News, Odaily, and BlockBeats leverage massive user bases to boost influence in Chinese-speaking markets. Japan’s CoinPost and Cointelegraph Japan, with rigorous editorial standards, help projects gain trust among compliant investors. Korea’s TokenPost, CoinNess, and BlockMedia reach retail and institutional audiences. Southeast Asia’s Coin68 (Vietnam) and Coinvestasi (Indonesia) are vital for tapping emerging markets. 

Projects should select media based on target audience location and budget, prioritizing top-tier outlets for major announcements and community-driven platforms for general news to maximize reach. Use local-language materials and follow submission guidelines. Partnering with these active Asian media enables Web3 projects to effectively deliver brand messages to target users, laying a strong foundation for market expansion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are the advantages of partnering with ChainPeak?

A: As an agency, we offer bulk negotiation power, securing prices far below direct outreach. Long-term partnerships enjoy customized packages and annual discounts, saving over 30% in costs.

Q2: How should projects select suitable Asian crypto media for promotion?

A2: Identify target user countries/languages, then prioritize the most influential media in those markets. For example, use TokenPost or CoinNess for Korean investors; Coin68 or Coinvestasi for Southeast Asia.

Q3: Are media press releases free or paid, and what are the costs?

A3: It varies. High-value news may be published free if editors deem it newsworthy, but most projects pay for ad placements. Costs depend on the outlet and format. Contact ChainPeak for agency pricing.

Q4: What are key considerations for drafting and submitting press releases to increase publication success?

A4: Localize content: Provide drafts in the target media’s language, tailored to local reading habits.

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