IOTA's Take on Australia’s AML Reform TL;DR: Australia’s proposed anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing reforms aim to update outdated rules for the digital age. The IOTA Foundation supports this direction, advocating for a flexible, risk-based approach to compliance that empowers innovation while upholding safeguards. Key recommendations include smarter customer due diligence for low-risk transactions, recognition of structural diversity across businesses, and support for decentralized models like DAOs.…

Now Part of the Business Innovation Program TL;DR: IOTA's Business Innovation Program (BIP) has accepted its first participants to build real-world solutions on the IOTA Mainnet. Impierce enables privacy-first digital identity solutions, Orobo offers a Digital Product Passport platform for sustainable supply chains, and ObjectID assigns verifiable digital identities to physical products for traceability and anti-counterfeiting. Each project will use IOTA’s public Mainnet, tooling and products to deliver transparent,…

The Future of Supply Chains is Built on IOTA TL;DR: Powered by IOTA, TWIN is a scalable infrastructure for decentralized digital trade across industries and regions. It empowers small businesses in low- and middle-income countries by enabling access to trade digitization, overcoming barriers, and supporting sustainability and compliance. With several projects already using it and features like Self-Sovereign Identity, Dataspaces, and Digital Product Passports, TWIN is set to transform global trade. Last week, we…

Leading Trade Transformation for Good TL;DR: The IOTA Foundation and five global partners have officially launched the TWIN Foundation. With a focus on responsible governance, technical standards, and ecosystem growth, the Foundation will steward the Trade Worldwide Information Network (TWIN), a decentralized, open-source infrastructure designed to make global trade more efficient, transparent, and inclusive. We’re excited to announce the formation of the TWIN Foundation, unveiled today, May 8th at the AfCFTA Digital…

Start Building on IOTA Rebased – All the Tools You Need TL;DR: This article rounds up all the essential tools, wallets, SDKs, and guides to help you start building on the new IOTA mainnet. After over a year of intensive development, the IOTA Rebased mainnet is now live — a major milestone that reflects the deep technical rework, rigorous testing, and commitment from the entire IOTA team and community. This launch marks a turning point for the project, laying a stronger, more efficient foundation for the future of…

TL;DR: The Rebased IOTA Mainnet will be launched by a set of highly trusted validators in a special Genesis Ceremony. They will ensure the secure and effective transition of the IOTA network and all assets from the previous “Stardust” protocol to the new Move-based protocol in a decentralized manner. The IOTA network has undergone several huge changes throughout its history as the protocol matured. With IOTA Rebased, our largest and most complex technical upgrade and change, we have arrived at this point again. …

Announcing Our Partnership with Zodia Custody TL;DR: IOTA's partnership with Zodia Custody enables secure, regulated access for institutional investors to manage and tokenize digital assets on the rebased IOTA Mainnet. The integration fosters institutional adoption, tokenization opportunities, staking support, and broader ecosystem growth while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. We’re thrilled to announce our partnership and technology integration with Zodia Custody, a leading provider of qualified…

When, What, and How: Everything You Need to Know TL;DR: IOTA’s Rebased upgrade launches on 5.5.2025. This guide covers what happens during the upgrade, how to access your assets, and what’s next for the IOTA network. The date for the highly anticipated IOTA Rebased network upgrade has been set! On 05.05.2025, we will officially migrate from the Stardust network to the new IOTA network. This post explains exactly what to expect during the upgrade, how users can access their assets, and what comes next.The following is…

TL;DR:The Ambassador Bounty Board is live on Discord! Claim your ambassador role, peruse the bounties, get active and earn rewards. The Ambassador Bounty Board: Earn Rewards While Building the IOTA CommunityThe IOTA Ambassador Program is rolling out an exciting new initiative designed to reward contributors: the Ambassador Bounty Board. Whether you’re a seasoned content creator or simply passionate about IOTA’s mission, there’s a spot for you to shine.What’s the Bounty Board All About?Think of the Bounty Board as a central…

Connecting Developers, Policymakers, and Industry Leaders TL;DR: On May 30, 2025, IOTA joins forces with key partners in Nairobi for the IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit, a one-day event exploring how decentralized technologies can transform trade, logistics, and sustainability across the region. Expect live demos, expert panels, hands-on workshops, and insights into how the IOTA network is empowering builders and institutions across East Africa. Kenya is quickly establishing itself as a regional leader in…

Q1 2025 was a productive quarter for the IOTA Foundation. With the Mainnet launch on the horizon, teams across the organization – from R&D to Ecosystem, Product, Legal, and Communications – worked in sync to finalize critical infrastructure, onboard partners, grow the community, and accelerate real-world adoption. IOTA is entering Q2 with strong momentum, readiness, and a clear path forward with the much-anticipated launch of IOTA Rebased.Research & Development The first quarter of 2025 has been a productive period…

IOTA Foundation’s Feedback on Kenya’s VASPs Bill TL;DR: The IOTA Foundation provides feedback on Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2024, recommending clearer definitions, stronger consumer protections, and alignment with international standards and best practices. Key proposals include refining token classifications, improving cybersecurity rules, and ensuring fair regulatory processes to foster innovation, security, and trust in Kenya’s digital asset ecosystem. The IOTA Foundation has provided detailed…