FedEx has joined the Hedera Council and will operate a network node, joining Google, IBM and Dell in shaping governance. The move signals growing enterprise interest in using HBAR-based infrastructure for supply-chain tracking and settlement.
Hedera announced a strategic partnership with McLaren F1 and used a high-profile Davos presence to put HBAR back in the spotlight. The moves signal a coordinated push across enterprise partnerships and consumer-facing web3 experiences.
Deutsche Telekom and NTT Digital are deploying validator nodes on public blockchains using their carrier-grade infrastructure, signaling stronger enterprise participation and improved network resilience.
DXC Technology has partnered with Ripple to embed institutional-grade digital asset capabilities into core banking systems, targeting a roughly $5 trillion banking market. The deal aims to give banks native access to tokenization, faster settlement and regulated custody options.
Polygon (MATIC) activated the Madhugiri hardfork on Dec. 9, 2025, introducing protocol-level optimizations that boost transaction speed and overall throughput. The upgrade is aimed at improving scalability and strengthening Polygon's appeal for enterprise-grade blockchain deployments.