The IOTA Foundation has partnered with the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) to revolutionize trust in international trade networks. This collaboration leverages blockchain technology and digital identities to streamline business verification processes, addressing one of the oldest challenges in cross-border commerce: verifying the legitimacy of business partners. The initiative aims to reduce costs, accelerate onboarding, and improve access to financing for companies worldwide, particularly benefiting businesses in high-risk countries that have traditionally struggled with trade finance accessibility.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekIOTA Mainnet Integrates Lukka for On-Chain Compliance
The IOTA Foundation has announced a partnership with Lukka to integrate real-time compliance infrastructure, including AML, KYC, and transaction monitoring, directly into the IOTA mainnet. This collaboration builds on Lukka’s earlier integration with IOTA’s EVM and aims to remove barriers for exchanges and institutional players by providing pre-built regulatory tools at the protocol level. Key features include FATF Travel Rule compliance and MiCA framework alignment, making IOTA more attractive for enterprise DeFi and real-world asset tokenization. Lukka’s credibility, backed by clients like JPMorgan and Coinbase, adds weight to the partnership. The integration is expected to facilitate exchange listings, institutional adoption, and scalable deployments, reinforcing IOTA’s readiness for global regulatory standards.
about IOTA Mainnet Integrates Lukka for On-Chain ComplianceIOTA’s TWIN Whitepaper Revolutionizes Global Trade
IOTA’s updated TWIN whitepaper introduces a decentralized framework designed to transform international trade, valued at over $33 trillion annually. The protocol uses verifiable digital identities and tamper-proof document trails to eliminate inefficiencies in cross-border logistics. Its modular architecture allows businesses to adopt only the necessary components, such as container tracking, while maintaining interoperability with existing systems like GS1 and EPCIS 2.0. A global council, including IOTA and trade authorities, oversees governance, ensuring consensus-driven evolution. Real-world tests, such as a deployment in Kenya, have already demonstrated significant cost and time savings, reducing customs clearance from five days to two with fewer errors. The system’s decentralized trust mechanism enables real-time verification of credentials, eliminating intermediaries and enhancing transparency across supply chains.
about IOTA's TWIN Whitepaper Revolutionizes Global TradeIOTA’s Q2 2025: Rebased Mainnet & TWIN Foundation Launch
The IOTA Foundation’s Q2 2025 report highlights significant progress, including the launch of the Rebased Mainnet, which transforms IOTA into a high-performance smart contract platform. The TWIN Foundation, aimed at revolutionizing global trade through blockchain, was also officially launched, already reducing trade document processing times between Kenya and the UK from weeks to minutes. Additionally, IOTA Identity v1.6 beta was released, offering users full control over their digital identities. The quarter also saw strategic events like the East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit, reinforcing IOTA’s real-world applications and partnerships.
about IOTA's Q2 2025: Rebased Mainnet & TWIN Foundation LaunchIOTA Launches Liquid Link & AI Video Bounty for DeFi Growth
The IOTA Foundation has launched two major initiatives to enhance decentralized finance (DeFi) and community engagement. Liquid Link, now live on the IOTA mainnet, introduces liquid staking, allowing users to stake IOTA tokens and receive stIOTA, which remains usable across DeFi platforms while earning rewards. The program also features a points-based system for DeFi interactions, with perks like yield boosts and airdrops. Meanwhile, the AI Video Bounty encourages content creators to produce educational or creative videos using generative AI, supported by training, credits, and a $1,500 prize pool. These efforts align with IOTA’s broader strategy to foster grassroots engagement, including hackathons and collaborations like the Learn and Earn campaign with CoinGecko. Despite a recent price dip, IOTA continues to innovate with features like the Gas Station, easing transaction costs for users.
about IOTA Launches Liquid Link & AI Video Bounty for DeFi GrowthIOTA Named Top Data Trading Firm by China’s AskCI
The IOTA Foundation has been listed among the top 15 data trading companies by AskCI, a leading Chinese market research firm, highlighting its credibility in a sector dominated by global giants like Microsoft and Amazon. IOTA’s unique Tangle architecture, which enables feeless microtransactions and real-time data validation, makes it ideal for IoT and smart city applications. The project has also secured key partnerships with Bosch, Volkswagen, and Dell Technologies, aligning with China’s focus on smart manufacturing and digital infrastructure. Despite its relatively modest market cap of $615 million, IOTA’s practical applications in data trading and machine-to-machine communication underscore its strategic importance in Asia’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
about IOTA Named Top Data Trading Firm by China's AskCIIOTA Named Top Data Trading Firm by China’s AskCI
The IOTA Foundation has been named one of the top 15 data trading companies by AskCI, a leading Chinese market research firm, highlighting its credibility alongside tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon. IOTA’s unique Tangle architecture enables feeless microtransactions and real-time data validation, making it ideal for IoT and smart city applications. The project has forged key partnerships with Bosch, Volkswagen, and Dell, aligning with China’s focus on smart manufacturing and digital infrastructure. Despite its modest market cap of $615 million, IOTA’s practical applications in data trading and machine-to-machine communication position it as a strategic player in Asia’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
about IOTA Named Top Data Trading Firm by China's AskCIIOTA’s TWIN Aims to Unlock $10T in Trade Value
The IOTA Foundation’s Trade Worldwide Information Network (TWIN) aims to transform international trade by replacing outdated paper-based systems with decentralized, blockchain-powered solutions. TWIN’s key features—self-sovereign digital identifiers, asset tokenization, and on-chain financing—could slash trade costs by 25% and unlock $10 trillion in economic value. The initiative, backed by the World Economic Forum and other global partners, targets inefficiencies in cross-border transactions, which often involve 30+ stakeholders and hundreds of document copies. TWIN is particularly impactful for Africa, where it aligns with the AfCFTA’s goals of reducing bureaucracy and boosting intra-continental trade. Dominik Schiener of IOTA emphasizes the project’s potential to bring ‘trillions in value’ onchain.
about IOTA’s TWIN Aims to Unlock $10T in Trade ValueIOTA Launches Object ID for Real-World Asset Linking
IOTA’s latest update introduces Object ID on its Rebased Mainnet, a feature designed to enhance real-world applications like supply chain tracking and decentralized identity systems. This innovation allows developers to anchor physical objects, documents, or credentials directly on the blockchain, ensuring traceability and transparency. The IOTA Foundation is also offering up to €100,000 through its Business Innovation Program to support projects leveraging tools like Object ID, targeting use cases in tokenization, supply chain verification, and decentralized identities. This move underscores IOTA’s commitment to practical Web3 adoption beyond speculative crypto applications.
about IOTA Launches Object ID for Real-World Asset LinkingIOTA Joins CryptoUK to Boost Blockchain Innovation in UK
IOTA is strengthening its presence in the UK by joining CryptoUK, a key industry body, to influence blockchain policy and foster regulatory dialogue. The IOTA Foundation is already involved in UK government-backed pilot projects, such as monitoring EU poultry imports and enhancing border security through its distributed ledger technology (DLT). These initiatives, part of the TWIN Foundation’s agenda, demonstrate IOTA’s role in improving supply chain transparency and cross-border efficiency. With the UK easing crypto regulations, IOTA aims to accelerate adoption and collaborate with regulators like the FCA and HM Treasury to shape a secure, innovation-friendly ecosystem.
about IOTA Joins CryptoUK to Boost Blockchain Innovation in UKKenya’s Trade Revolution: 80% Cost Drop with TLIP
The Trade Logistics Information Pipeline (TLIP), powered by IOTA’s blockchain, is revolutionizing trade logistics in East Africa by slashing costs and delays. Kenyan traders report an 80% reduction in transaction costs and a 96% improvement in border processing times due to TLIP’s automation and real-time document sharing. The system connects all stakeholders in the trade chain—producers, customs, ports, and buyers—eliminating intermediaries and manual errors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have seen a 35% increase in participation, highlighting TLIP’s accessibility. Unlike theoretical pilots, TLIP is already operational, with measurable impacts on customs efficiency and regional trade standardization.
about Kenya's Trade Revolution: 80% Cost Drop with TLIPIOTA’s TWIN Mainnet Testing Begins Ahead of 2025 Launch
IOTA is advancing toward the Q3 2025 launch of its Trade Worldwide Information Network (TWIN), with mainnet testing now underway. The protocol, developed to streamline global supply chains, has already demonstrated success in Kenya through its Trade Logistics Information Pipeline (TLIP), reducing document delivery times from weeks to minutes and slashing transaction costs by 80%. TWIN aims to handle 10,000 to 100,000 daily transactions initially, with scalability for millions, potentially creating a deflationary effect on IOTA tokens. Partnerships with entities like TradeMark Africa and the Kenya Revenue Authority underscore its real-world impact, while the recent IOTA Identity v1.6 Beta upgrade enhances digital identity management. Governments across Africa, Europe, and Asia are increasingly embedding IOTA’s technology in trade and public services.
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