Hedera Highlights March 2026
Hedera Team4 min read·Just now--
By Tamsin Hill
McLaren Racing joins Hedera Council
McLaren Racing has joined Hedera Council, bringing one of the world’s most recognized motorsport brands into the network’s governing body. As a Council member, McLaren Racing will contribute to Hedera’s governance and network operations while exploring new digital engagement models for its global fan base spanning more than 180 countries.
Building on its existing partnership with Hedera, McLaren Racing has also launched a series of digital collectibles on Hedera tied to key moments across the Formula 1 and IndyCar seasons. These initiatives show how Hedera’s enterprise-grade infrastructure supports scalable, accessible digital fan experiences, with more activations and ecosystem collaboration planned throughout the year.
Read here.
HashSphere picked as infrastructure provider for Australia’s Project Acacia
HashSphere, Hashgraph’s private, permissioned network built with Hedera technology, played a core role in Project Acacia, Australia’s national initiative exploring digital money in wholesale tokenized asset markets. Led by the Reserve Bank of Australia and DFCRC, the project tested 24 use cases, 19 involving real-world transactions, across asset classes including fixed income and trade receivables.
Selected for its suitability in regulated environments, HashSphere enabled institutions to issue and manage digital assets while maintaining interoperability with public networks and existing payment rails, including Australia’s New Payments Platform.
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Wyoming Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) now live on Hedera
Wyoming’s Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first U.S. state-issued stable token, is now live on Hedera, with tokens minted on the Hedera EVM. The launch marks a significant step in bringing regulated, public-sector digital dollars into production, supporting faster and more transparent value transfer.
Read here.
Hedera integrates USDT0 for crosschain stablecoin liquidity
USDT0, the omnichain deployment of Tether’s USDT, is now live on Hedera, introducing native, frictionless stablecoin liquidity without wrapped assets or third-party bridges. Built on LayerZero’s OFT standard, it enables seamless crosschain movement of dollar liquidity, connecting Hedera to a growing network of chains, wallets, and DeFi protocols.
Read more here.
Introducing Hedera Agent Lab
Hedera Agent Lab introduces a streamlined way to build AI agents that interact with the network, directly within the Developer Portal. Built on the open-source Hedera Agent Kit, it enables developers to go from concept to a live, transaction-capable agent on Testnet in minutes.
Read more here.
Hedera Community Builders NFT program is fully live
Hedera has introduced Community Builders NFTs, a tokenized program designed to support and connect developers, creators, and ecosystem contributors. With tiered access for Starter, Explorer, and Enthusiast participants, the initiative provides tailored pathways for both technical and non-technical members to engage with the network.
Discover Hedera Community Builders NFTs.
HederaCon lineup gets bigger
Positioned between the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and Consensus 2026, HederaCon continues to build momentum, with more than 90 speakers now confirmed for May 4, 2026, at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach.
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 lineup features industry experts across global finance, technology, and policy, from The White House, DTCC, Euroclear, McLaren, Citi, Coinbase, Google, Chainlink and more… Check out the full list of confirmed speakers here. Space is limited so be sure to register to secure your spot.
Hedera In The Headlines
CryptoBriefing: “Hedera deepens McLaren Racing tie with Council seat and digital collectibles push”. McLaren Racing has joined Hedera Council, giving the network one of the biggest consumer brands in global motorsport. Read here.
Forbes: “Hashgraph on Forbes’ America’s Best Startup Employers list”. The esteemed Forbes Startup Employers list was released, and Hashgraph has been ranked #101 out of 500. Discover the list here.
CryptoNews: “Why Hedera Isn’t Just a Normal Blockchain and Its Future”. A great overview of why Hedera is a superior network for building the future digital economy. Read here.
Cointelegraph (X): “Wyoming’s Frontier Stable Token $FRNT, the first US state-issued stable token, is now live on Hedera.” Read here.
Upcoming Hedera events
- April 15-, Paris: During Paris Blockchain Week, Hedera is hosting an Institutional Happy Hour with ioBuilders. Register here.
- May 4, Miami: HederaCon 2026. Register here.
- June 2–4, Amsterdam: Money20/20. Register here.
Stay up to date on the latest events here.
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