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.
McLaren Racing signed a multi-year deal with Hedera to deliver free digital collectibles and blockchain-powered experiences to F1 and IndyCar fans. The partnership aims to broaden Web3 access through Hedera’s fast, low-fee network and HBAR utility.
U.S. regulators may exempt major crypto tokens from extra disclosure requirements, potentially simplifying institutional trading and custody. If adopted, the change could broaden market access and boost liquidity for XRP, LINK, SOL, HBAR and DOGE.
CME Group will launch real-time and reference pricing indices for Hedera’s HBAR on December 29, expanding regulated crypto market data coverage. The indexes aim to improve price discovery and support greater institutional access to HBAR markets.
Hedera has launched Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) on its network with BitGo acting as custodian, allowing BTC holders to access Hedera-based DeFi without selling their coins. The move aims to deepen cross-chain liquidity and broaden on‑chain yield options in the HBAR ecosystem.
Hedera's HBAR has slipped beneath a multi-week critical support amid a wider crypto sell-off, signaling waning trader confidence. The breach raises the risk of further downside unless Bitcoin stabilizes or buyers step back in.
Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) has launched on the Hedera network, enabling BTC holders to access Hedera DeFi protocols and liquidity. The move broadens Bitcoin’s presence beyond Ethereum and could boost HBAR utility.
Hedera Foundation has partnered with BitGo and LayerZero to integrate WBTC, bringing Bitcoin liquidity into Hedera's DeFi ecosystem. The integration is designed to let BTC holders use HBAR-based apps while relying on BitGo custody and LayerZero cross-chain messaging.
Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is now available on the Hedera network, letting BTC holders access DeFi services and apps on Hedera’s low-fee platform. The move follows a broader trend of bringing Bitcoin liquidity into non‑Bitcoin smart contract ecosystems.