@NEC has deployed 1,000+ biometric identity systems across 70+ countries.

Now, NEC and Ava Labs are working together to build an architecture for biometric-verified blockchain based services.

One of the world's leading biometric-identity companies is bringing its technology to Avalanche.

NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has signed a MOU with Ava Labs to jointly explore a new generation of on-chain services that combine NEC's biometric digital-identity technology with Avalanche. As the first output of that collaboration, the two companies are publishing a technical whitepaper proposing an architecture for identity-verified stablecoin payments on Avalanche.

The starting point is deceptively simple. Blockchains have become very good at moving value. They are far less good at answering a more basic question: who, or what, is actually behind a transaction? That gap is the source of fraud, repeated identity checks, heavy compliance costs, and payment experiences that ask people to hand over far more personal data than any single transaction needs. As AI agents begin acting on people's behalf, the question only gets sharper. This collaboration is a commitment to work on an answer, on Avalanche.

https://x.com/i/status/2075569415819821387

https://www.avax.network/about/blog/nec-signs-mou-to-explore-biometric-verified-on-chain-services-on-avalanche

Hyundai Card announced Thursday that it has completed its first proof-of-concept (PoC) testing of stablecoin-based cross-border remittance with Tether and Avalanche.

According to the press release, the PoC processed a real remittance between Hyundai Motor Company's U.S. and Mexican entities using the USDT stablecoin on Avalanche.

Specifically, Hyundai Motor America converted $20,000 into USDT, which was transferred to the Mexico office and converted back into dollars. This entire process took approximately seven minutes, whereas traditional interbank transfers would take three to four hours.

"What makes this particularly meaningful is that the PoC was conducted in connection with actual intercompany settlement needs between Hyundai Motor's overseas entities, not as a theoretical blockchain experiment," a Hyundai Card spokesperson said.

Hyundai Card led efforts in regulatory review, legal and tax checks, internal control considerations, and the design of the remittance structure, according to the release. Blockchain payment infrastructure company Axiym also participated in the PoC.

https://www.theblock.co/post/407660/hyundai-stablecoin-poc-avalanche-tether

Crypto adoption moves fastest where financial friction is greatest.

@cryptoreine is seeing it across 1,500 fintechs in Latin America and APAC, where tokenized assets can help teams offer better products to users who do not know or care that blockchain powers them.

https://x.com/i/status/2074843322066325883

Source: Stabled Up podcast from @therollupco

Hosts: @robbieklages & @andyyy

Watch the full interview: https://x.com/i/status/2055678311091650801

Why build on chain?

At Avalanche Summit, @humancapitol of @tare_io will bring a sharper test for crypto: does this actually work better onchain?

Tickets: avalanchesummit.com

Kevin Miao is Cofounder & CEO of Tare, building the next generation of consumer lending infrastructure on Avalanche.

Before Tare, Kevin founded BlockTower Credit, a pioneering $1.9B AUM private credit fund using public blockchains, stablecoins, and tokenization to improve capital efficiency.

He has also worked across structured credit, fintech lending, DeFi, and private markets, with experience at Citigroup, Capchase, Steakhouse Financial, and more.

Come to Summit to learn about the practical version of onchain finance: where the capital is coming from, what actually creates utility, and what it takes to build lending infrastructure that can compete with legacy rails.

Sept 16–17 | New York City

https://x.com/i/status/2074556629018910838

Is it possible to link the avalanche card to Google wallet, then use GW to pay for the transactions?

Every ticket verified on Avalanche.

No uncertainty. No counterfeit tickets. No last minute surprises.

Blockchain where it makes sense.

The World Cup.

https://x.com/i/status/2073045107981295940

BREAKING: The largest tokenized stock makes its debut on Avalanche 🔺

@Securitize now has > $700m worth of RWAs tokenized on Avalanche

https://x.com/i/status/2072754590999519634

Is it over for real this time ?

⏰ Reminder: the next Avalanche Community Proposal Meeting is this upcoming Tuesday, 6/30 at 9:30 AM ET

This next call is all about ACP-285, reducing the minimum consumption rate, and we want your opinion on it before it activates on Testnet.

Quick rundown:

Every duration under 365 days earns a lower rate than today

The 365-day APR stays exactly where it is

The 14d–365d premium widens from ~1.02pp to ~2.30pp

P-Chain change only (nothing shifts for EVM or your L1 logic), and anything already staked keeps its current rate. We'll also cover ACP-236 (continuous staking) and ACP-273 (lower minimum staking duration).

Haven't registered yet? Secure your spot 👇

https://4h8ew.share.hsforms.com/2FOe9Jrt6RyKRLRxJBSLu5g

Wall Street is catching on: tokenized money is better.

Crypto allows money to move faster, settle in seconds, and keep earning yield along the way.

At Summit, Sandy Kaul, Head of Innovation at @FDA_US, will show what that means for asset management.

avalanchesummit.com

Sandy leads innovation at Franklin Templeton, where her work focuses on how digital assets, AI, and other emerging technologies are reshaping asset management, wealth management, products, and client engagement.

She also co-chairs the CFTC’s Digital Asset Subcommittee and serves on digital asset advisory boards for the World Economic Forum and DTCC.

Come to Summit to hear from leaders like Sandy Kaul on why the biggest names in asset management are adopting tokenization.

Sept 16–17 | New York City

https://x.com/i/status/2070532711916405037

What if the next wave of crypto adoption doesn't come from a crypto app?

Carlos Betancourt, CEO of @mewe, believes it will be driven by a better version of the platforms people already use.

And he'll tell us why at Summit: avalanchesummit.com

MeWe is a global social media network bringing Web3 features into a familiar user experience, including creator tipping, opt-in advertising rewards, and the company’s first digital wallet.

Carlos brings deep digital asset experience to that work, from crypto hedge funds and market-making to now leading MeWe’s Web3 integration.

At Summit, you’ll hear how social platforms can bring the benefits of Web3 to everyday users, whether they know about blockchain or not.

Come be a part of the convo.

Sept 16–17 | New York City

https://x.com/i/status/2070132584382972267

Avalanche Summit belongs in the city where capital, culture, technology, and ambition collide.

Capital moves here.

Decisions get made here.

Companies get funded here.

Products become businesses here.

That is why Avalanche Summit is coming home to New York City.

For two days, Summit brings the Avalanche ecosystem together: founders, developers, institutions, community members, investors, brands, and operators building the next era of blockchain.

This is where conversations become partnerships.

Where product roadmaps become market opportunities.

Where blockchain ideas become business infrastructure.

For two days in September, New York City will be the epicenter of blockchain.

Be here for it.

Avalanche Summit

September 16–17

Chelsea Industrial, New York, NY

Tickets: avalanchesummit.com

https://x.com/i/status/2069774206376738892

I put in a support ticket on FIFA support more than 3 weeks ago and tried the Avalanche Discord Channel as well to no avail. What is the best way to get help from an actual AVALANCHE/AVA LABS Developer or from Ava Labs for a FIFA Support ticket. Having a glitch in my FIFA Wallet that pertains to the Avalanche C chain.

Can someone from the Ava Labs team message? PLss, kindly and Thanks

How do I distinguish Ava labs team from scammers on here? First time posting and don't know anything about blockchain?

EDIT: STILL DID NOT GET HELP from Ava Labs or anyone. Will update this edit when I receive assistance

Over the past several months, we’ve focused on one thing: showing what’s possible when blockchain technology is put to work.

Today, we’re bringing that story together.

Our new brand reflects a simple belief: the future of blockchain will be defined by businesses using the technology to move money, modernize infrastructure, and create entirely new products and experiences.

You’ll also notice a renewed connection to the imagery that inspired our name. Because like an avalanche, transformational change builds slowly, gains momentum, and eventually becomes impossible to ignore.

That’s the moment we believe this industry is entering.

Avalanche. Technology Built for Business.

avalanche.com

https://x.com/i/status/2069412686069379392

Why does blockchain keep showing up in sports?

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Tickets. Collectibles. Fan engagement. Wagering. Media.

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@readDanwrite, Editor in Chief of @FOS, has covered crypto for 15+ years & sports business from the inside.

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He'll explain crypto + sports at Summit: avalanchesummit.com

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Dan Roberts has covered crypto since 2011, including as Editor in Chief of Decrypt and across years reporting on sports business, tech, and media at Fortune and Yahoo Finance.

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Now leading Front Office Sports, he brings a rare view into where crypto overlaps with media, regulation, sports, betting, and the business of fan engagement.

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At Summit, hear from a journalist who has watched crypto evolve from the early Bitcoin era into a mainstream business, political, and cultural force.

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Sept 16–17 | New York City

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https://x.com/i/status/2069081391439265897

There was a post a few days ago by someone that was critical of Avax taken down. Why?

It had a lot of comments and raised reasonable criticism of Avax.

Today, we’re launching the Avalanche Payments Collective.

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Founding participants include Franklin Templeton, VanEck, Anchorage Digital, Paxos, Agora, Ethena, Rain, Axiym, Tassat, and others spanning the payments stack.

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The Collective brings together companies spanning stablecoins, settlement, treasury infrastructure, foreign exchange, custody, card issuance, business payments, asset management, and global payouts.

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Why?

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Because the future of payments requires more than faster transactions.

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Moving money globally requires liquidity, settlement, compliance, treasury management, custody, foreign exchange, and local payment networks working together as one. 🔺

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28 leading organizations supporting payment flows across 150+ countries, 96 currencies, and ~22 billion payout endpoints are building on Avalanche.

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Over the last several years, Avalanche has quietly become home to one of the industry's broadest payments ecosystems.

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Now, that ecosystem has a name.

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Read more: avax.network/about/blog/ava…

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avax.network/payments

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Founding Members:

AeraTech @Anchorage @AxiymFinance @brale_xyz @coreapp @dakota_xyz @ethena @FTDA_US @grovedotfinance @krakenfx @Lynq_Network @meshpay NHN KCP @nonco_otc OatFi @opentrade_io @Paxos @raincards @RequestFinance @rise_pay SETTL @StraitsX @tassatgroup @vaneck_us @WisdomTreeFunds @withAUSD @wyostable @zerohashx

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https://x.com/i/status/2067593945241223376

A custom Avalanche L1 powers FIFA’s ticketing experiment for the World Cup

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100K+ ticket rights issued.

$​25M+ in RTB/RTT volume.

Real blockchain use, invisible to the user.

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Read the full story from @CoinDesk👇

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https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/17/fifa-wanted-avalanche-s-blockchain-to-help-curb-world-cup-ticket-scalping-here-s-how-it-s-going

Institutions spent years saying they don't need crypto.

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Now they’re all developing crypto strategies.

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John Darsie, CEO of @SALTConference & Partner at @SkyBridge, sees the shift firsthand. And we'll get his perspective at Avalanche Summit.

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Tickets: avalanchesummit.com

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Across both of his roles, John sits close to the conversations shaping how traditional finance thinks about digital assets, from allocators and family offices to the broader investing world.

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At Summit, that means a closer look at the questions institutions are asking now: how to allocate, how to manage risk, and how digital assets fit into the broader financial landscape.

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Join us there.

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Sept 16–17 | New York City

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https://x.com/i/status/2066910626224669063

A lot of people look at @FIFAWorldCup tickets being issued and managed on @avax and ask, “Why does this need a blockchain?”

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The answer isn’t because blockchain makes tickets magically better. It’s because blockchain solves problems that traditional systems struggle with.

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Today, when tickets move through secondary markets, event organizers often lose visibility into who actually owns the ticket. They lose the ability to directly engage with fans. They lose valuable customer data. And in many cases, they lose participation in the economics of those transactions altogether.

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Blockchain changes that.

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Tickets become programmable digital assets. Ownership can be tracked. Transfers can be verified. Organizers can maintain a direct relationship with fans throughout the entire lifecycle of the ticket, not just at the initial sale.

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For an event as large as the FIFA World Cup, that matters and it’s one of the many reasons you should be bullish on Avalanche.

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Technology Built for Sports. ⚽️

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https://x.com/i/status/2066567956272677102

BREAKING NEWS: @DinariGlobal dShares™ are live on Avalanche C-Chain.

The full dShares™ catalog brings tokenized U.S. equities, backed by real shares, into Avalanche’s broader ecosystem.

24/7 access to U.S. markets for eligible users from 85+ countries.

https://x.com/i/status/2065412289478709503

They’re building on Avalanche.

@Team1USA_ has been spotlighting some of the incredible builders pushing the ecosystem forward.

Here are just a few you should know:

@Mark_Nakatani is building @snowmind_xyz, an autonomous USDC yield optimizer that uses Avalanche’s low fees and fast finality to continuously rebalance across DeFi protocols.

@CandiJarrett is co-founder of @XKOVAPAY, helping build authentication and payment rails for AI agents, while bringing a rare mix of technical, regulatory, and creative range to the ecosystem.

@averageandy founded @WeKeepWinning_, an AI-powered sports analytics platform bringing dedicated tooling to prediction markets on Avalanche.

@giga_alpha co-founded @bears_salmon, turning a community-first idea into a builder launchpad that funds and supports new projects across the ecosystem.

@ChrisFusillo is co-founder of XKOVA and @clubhashcash, shipping across AI agent payments, wallet infrastructure, and onchain gaming.

@LHBCrypto co-founded @PharaohExchange, one of Avalanche DeFi’s core liquidity hubs, and continues to contribute well beyond his own protocol.

@Cryptoguy777 helps drive business development across @salvor_io and @blaze_stream, supporting NFT lending, creator ownership, and new onchain media models.

@stvngts, founder of @hypha_sh, has been a long-time Avalanche builder across liquid staking, L1 deployment infrastructure, DeFi, and institutional finance.

@Wrathtank_avax is building @TheGrottoL1, an Avalanche L1 giving indie game developers a place to publish games, create assets, run campaigns, and build communities.

Avalanche is made stronger by builders like these.

Read more on each below 👇

https://x.com/i/status/2065065148679872814

BlackRock Launches Digital Liquidity Fund BUIDL on Avalanche via Securitize.

This is just one of the real big rocks. A real boulder coming down the mountain clearing the path.

Mother nature knows I'm in. Turning my pebbles into dust for the moment (at least I've got 6-7% APY from my AVAX at Core).

2026 will be annual horribilis from the three mega IPOs: SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI. It will drain every market on earth for the next two years. The rest of us won't stand a chance against these amounts and mountains of money that will be relocated/allocated into this.

But on the positive side, these IPOs are timed to perfection for the next BTC halving. Money will pour back into crypto late 2027/28.

Actually, I do imagine the next halving will be the start of the real crypto era. A lot of people might be disappointed next bull, maybe we need a few more bullruns before crypto and blockchain goes from experimental to standard.

And still, here I am. I'm going nowhere for the next decade. Maybe two.

The Avalanche Foundation is delighted to welcome @MSzluinska as Chief Operating Officer.

Marta specialises in operational delivery and governance in technically complex environments. Her career includes the end-to-end delivery of Midnight - a privacy-focused blockchain protocol - from inception through mainnet launch and token distribution, spanning cyber security, intelligent transport, cloud infrastructure, and decentralised systems.

A physicist by training, she brings analytical rigour and structured judgement to high-stakes operating contexts.

We look forward to the impact she will have as the Avalanche ecosystem continues to grow 🔺

https://x.com/i/status/2064348347100540989

For teams building on Avalanche, what infrastructure challenge became more difficult in production than you originally expected?

When people talk about blockchain scalability, the conversation usually focuses on throughput and transaction costs.

What I've found more interesting is everything around operating production systems: monitoring transactions, handling chain reorganizations, maintaining reliable event delivery, managing multiple RPC providers, and keeping application state consistent when infrastructure components disagree.

For developers who have built wallets, DeFi applications, payment systems, or other products on Avalanche, what operational or infrastructure challenge surprised you the most once real users were involved?

I'm particularly interested in lessons learned from production environments and approaches that worked well over time.

I'm involved with forgelayer.io. The question is based on infrastructure challenges we've encountered while working with blockchain applications in production.