Hedera Highlights February 2026

By Tamsin Hill

FedEx joins Hedera Council

FedEx, the global leader in transportation, e-commerce, and business services, has joined Hedera Council to support the advancement of trusted digital infrastructure for global supply chains. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing shipment lifecycle management at scale, with a focus on greater transparency, efficiency, and reliability.

FedEx’s participation signals a long-term vision for global commerce powered by digital infrastructure instead of paper-based workflows or manual checkpoints. As supply chains continue to digitize, trusted networks like Hedera will be critical to enabling automation, real-time visibility, and streamlined compliance, while maintaining strong governance and risk management standards.

Learn more here and check out a special interview with Dale Chrystie, Business Fellow and Blockchain Strategist at FedEx, and Mance Harmon, Co-Founder of Hedera and Chairman of Hedera Council here.

New wave of speakers announced for HederaCon 2026

HederaCon continues to build momentum, with more than 70 speakers now confirmed for May 4, 2026, at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach. Positioned between the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and Consensus 2026, the event will convene 1,000+ digital asset leaders to explore the future of the digital economy.

HederaCon 2026 will bring together the entire Hedera ecosystem alongside enterprises, partners, policymakers, and builders to explore the technologies, emerging trends, and policies shaping the digital economy.

The next lineup features industry experts across global finance, technology, and policy, from….

… and more! Check out the full list of confirmed speakers here.

Register today!

That’s a wrap on Hedera DevDay

On February 17, Hedera DevDay brought builders together in Denver alongside ETHDenver for a full day of technical depth and practical development. Dr. Leemon Baird, Co-Founder, Hedera participated in a fireside on hashgraph cryptography and quantum computing, while product hosted sessions on upcoming network upgrades.

DevDay Stations offered self-paced build challenges and direct access to core teams, culminating in a scavenger hunt with up to $3,000 in rewards, reinforcing a shared momentum around shipping real-world applications on Hedera and beyond.

Watch the DevDay replay here.

HashSphere wins a DEVIES Award

For the second consecutive year, Hashgraph has been recognized with a DEVIES Award in the Blockchain, Web3 and Cryptocurrency category. This year’s win highlights continued innovation across the ecosystem, with HashSphere earning the distinction, an encouraging signal of growing market demand for enterprise-ready distributed ledger solutions.

The recognition reflects the sustained progress of the Hashgraph and HashSphere (private network powered by Hedera) teams in delivering what regulated industries need. As institutional engagement accelerates, this momentum positions the ecosystem strongly for the year ahead.

Discover HashSphere.

Hedera partners with Crypto Council for Innovation

Hedera has joined the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), a global alliance dedicated to advancing responsible digital asset policy and education. The membership reflects Hedera’s continued engagement with policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders shaping the future of blockchain innovation.

By participating in CCI’s cross-industry initiatives, Hedera contributes to informed dialogue around standards, governance, and real-world adoption. As regulatory clarity evolves globally, collaboration of this kind will play an important role in supporting sustainable ecosystem growth.

Learn more about the Crypto Council for Innovation.

Hedera supports American Innovation Project

Hedera is proud to support the American Innovation Project (AIP) as a partner and donor. AIP’s new fellowship program brings digital asset and crypto expertise to Capitol Hill, helping policymakers engage more effectively with emerging technologies.

As a U.S.-founded, Council-governed network, Hedera believes responsible innovation depends on informed policy. By supporting AIP, Hedera is advancing U.S. leadership in digital assets, clear and responsible regulatory frameworks, and access to trusted, enterprise-grade infrastructure as policy discussions continue to evolve.

Learn more about AIP.

Hedera In The Headlines

Forbes: “Institutions Don’t Buy Infrastructure, They Buy Outcomes”. Eric Piscini, Hashgraph CEO, discusses how the next trillion-dollar market will not belong to the loudest networks, but will belong to the platforms that master optionality. Read here.

Forbes “Blockchain Goes Big: FedEx Joins Google And IBM On Hedera Council”. Hedera Council President Tom Sylvester spoke to Forbes about the significance of FedEx joining the Council. Read here.

World Economic Forum: “Businesses aren’t prioritizing AI governance. Here’s why that holds them back”. Nilmini Rubin, Hedera Chief Policy Officer, argues that without trust, AI cannot deliver on its promise, a critical gap in today’s AI strategies. Read here.

Digital Assets Edge: “Who do you trust with digital money?”. Nilmini Rubin, Chief Policy Officer at Hedera, explores how stablecoins are emerging as a core component of global digital money, and why regulatory fragmentation risks undermining their cross-border potential. Read here.

Bitget: “Santiment Ranks Hedera as Top RWA Blockchain by Development Activity”. Hedera remains in first place as it was in the previous month, with a score of 278.17. The network development is still active, especially following the recent institutional alliances. Read here.

Phoenix: “Chainlink and Hedera Lead the Top 10 RWA Assets by Social Rankings”. According to Phoenix data, Hedera recorded 5.2K engagements and 569.8K interactions due to its status as an enterprise-grade security project. Read here.

Upcoming Hedera events

• March 24, New York: Blockworks Digital Asset Summit NYC. Register here.
• April 15–16, Paris: Paris Blockchain Week. Register here.
• April 29–30, Dubai: Token2049 Dubai. Register here.
• May 4, Miami: HederaCon 2026. Register here.

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