Unlocking $2.5T Through Tokenization TL;DR: By building the infrastructure for digitized trade and finance, IOTA is addressing the multi-trillion dollar global trade finance gap. Our partnership with Salus brings transparency to critical mineral supply chains. Alongside TLIP’s work in East African trade and Realize’s focus on tokenization, these initiatives show how IOTA enables trusted, real-time exchange of data and value, replacing fragmented, paper-based systems with secure digital infrastructure. Global trade and…

New Online Edition of our Hackathon Series TL;DR: Registration opens today for Moveathon Europe, which runs online from October 20 to November 16, bringing together builders to create real-world Web3 solutions in finance, identity, and supply chains, with $150,000+ in prizes across five tracks and bonus challenges. In June, we wrapped up the first IOTA Moveathon, where builders across the APAC region brought fresh ideas to life. The next chapter begins today, with registration opening for Moveathon Europe, at…

Flexible and Verifiable Trust Networks TL;DR: IOTA Hierarchies is an open-source product for cryptographically verifiable trust delegation across people, organizations, and devices. It allows entities to define a set of properties, delegate authority, and validate trust relations both on-chain and off-chain. Now released in Alpha, IOTA Hierarchies provides a scalable, industry-agnostic way to model who is trusted, for what, and by whom, enabling secure, transparent, and revocable credential verification across sectors. …

Joint Response with INATBA and Cardano Foundation TL;DR: IOTA Foundation, INATBA, and Cardano Foundation urge the UK’s FCA to rethink one-size-fits-all crypto regulation. They call for clear distinctions between custodial vs. non-custodial services, smart oversight for DeFi, and a proportionate compliance model. Misguided rules risk pushing innovation offshore. Instead, the UK should lead with regulation that protects users without killing permissionless innovation. We're living through the greatest financial…

IOTA Partners with Lukka for On-Chain Analytics and Monitoring TL;DR: IOTA has partnered with Lukka, a leading blockchain analytics and compliance provider, to integrate real-time compliance monitoring, risk assessment, and forensic tools into the IOTA network. This enables institutional-grade AML, KYC, and regulatory reporting, removing barriers for exchanges, institutional investors, and regulated use cases like real-world asset tokenization and enterprise adoption. Regulatory clarity and enterprise trust are…

Q2 2025 was a landmark chapter for IOTA, with the launch of the Rebased Mainnet, transforming it into a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, and the debut of the TWIN Foundation, advancing IOTA's role in global digital trade. Key progress included research into account abstraction and passkeys, adoption of IOTA Identity and Gas Station tools, real-world ecosystem integrations, major community campaigns, and strong global policy engagement.Research & DevelopmentThe primary focus this quarter was the successful launch of…

Flexible, Tamper-Proof Records on IOTA TL;DR: IOTA Notarization is an open-source toolkit for creating and managing tamper-proof records on the IOTA network. This alpha release supports two notarization methods: Locked Notarization for permanent records like diplomas or contracts, and Dynamic Notarization for evolving data where mainly the most recent state is of increased importance, such as sensor readings or a product’s bill of materials. Businesses rely on accurate records every day: supply chains demand precise…

Why Alignment on Crypto Regulation Can’t Wait TL;DR: In response to the Financial Stability Board's review of its global regulatory framework for crypto-asset activities, the IOTA Foundation highlights key challenges: fragmented rules, high compliance costs, and innovation outpacing regulation. Without harmonization, firms choose jurisdictions based on risk avoidance, not growth. IOTA urges international coordination to foster innovation, stability, and accessibility. As the digital asset space evolves at lightning…

Developing Skills for a Post-Rebased, Real-World IOTA TL;DR: With the recent launch of the rebased IOTA mainnet, the technology is now ready for real-world adoption – and so are we. At the IOTA Foundation, we’re intensifying our focus on building the talent, knowledge, and global community needed to apply decentralized technology at scale. From hackathons to EU-backed curricula, we’re investing in the builders and innovators who will shape the future of global trade, supply chains, and digital ecosystems. The rebased…

The Winners of the APAC Moveathon TL;DR: The inaugural IOTA APAC Moveathon concluded Friday in Singapore, awarding over $150,000 in prizes. HyperAgile took first place, Figo came in second, and AToIoTA took third place. Prizes also went to track winners and the community’s favorite project. More Moveathon editions coming soon. Following an incredible showcase event in Singapore on Friday 6 June, we're thrilled to announce the winners of the first IOTA APAC Moveathon. After nine weeks of intense development, these…

100+ Builders, Leaders Unite in Nairobi TL;DR: The IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit on May 30, 2025, brought together 80+ developers, policymakers, and industry leaders at the Hyatt Regency Nairobi to explore the IOTA Move VM and how decentralized tech is transforming trade, logistics, and sustainability across East Africa. Here's what happened. On May 30, 2025, Nairobi hosted the IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit by the IOTA Foundation in partnership with TradeMark Africa. The one-day event at the Hyatt…

IOTA and Tony Blair Institute for Global Change TL;DR: The IOTA Foundation and the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change are partnering to build open, trusted digital infrastructure to support inclusive trade, digital identity, and innovation for governments, small businesses, and underserved communities worldwide. The digital systems that power modern economies are often fragmented, proprietary, and exclusionary. To build infrastructure that is truly inclusive and future-ready, we need public goods: open-source,…