Updates to the Hiero JSON-RPC Relay Default Configuration for Ethereum-Style Alignment | April 2026
The April 2026 release of the Hiero JSON-RPC Relay (v0.77.0), updates several default configuration values to better align the Relay’s behavior with what developers expect from standard Ethereum JSON-RPC implementations.
Axelar Connects Hedera, Expanding the Gateway to Onchain Finance
Axelar has integrated Hedera, giving developers and users across onchain finance seamless access to Hedera technology, applications and liquidity through a single programmable interface. The connection enables secure cross-chain transfers and contract calls between Hedera and dozens of blockchains supported by Axelar, providing a common foundation for institutional-grade onchain products.
Migrating from AccountBalanceQuery: What You Need to Know
The AccountBalanceQuery in the Hiero SDKs (and Hedera API) will be entirely removed in July 2026. A gradual throttle reduction begins in May 2026 to give developers time to transition. This post covers the rationale, timeline, and migration paths available today.
FedEx Joins Hedera Council to Support the Future of Digital Global Supply Chains
FedEx Corp. today announced joining Hedera Council, a governing body made up of leading global organizations dedicated to fostering trust, security, and innovation on the Hedera network. FedEx joins the Council to help advance trusted digital infrastructure that can support the evolving lifecycle of global shipments and make supply chains smarter for everyone.
Hedera and the x402 payment standard
As software and AI agents become more autonomous, they increasingly need a way to pay for data and services that are as simple and composable as the internet itself. The x402 standard introduces a new payment model built directly into web protocols, enabling small, programmatic payments that can be executed automatically by applications and AI agents—without the friction of traditional checkout flows or account-based systems.
This new approach measures and prices each EVM opcode, precompile, and system contract based on actual computational demands — enabling decentralized applications to operate at scale on Hedera without sacrificing Ethereum compatibility or network security.
Announcing Support of Swift 6 in the Hiero Swift SDK
The Hiero Swift SDK will be officially supporting Swift 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2 as of version v0.47.0 released February 2nd. This change is an investment in safety, performance, and long-term alignment with modern Swift tooling on Hedera.
Hedera Developer Highlights January 2026
First of, Hedera DevDay is coming to Denver on February 17, 2026, alongside ETHDenver, bringing a full day dedicated to building on Hedera with deep technical sessions, ecosystem updates, and hands-on insights. This edition also includes the final chapter of the Hedera Hello Future: Apex hackathon, along with key protocol upgrades, new developer tools, and the latest HIPs shaping what’s next for the network.
Hedera at Davos 2026: Advancing digital trust
Hedera returned to the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, 2026, engaging policymakers, enterprise leaders, and innovators in forward-looking conversations.
Hedera Council Welcomes 4 New Partners
Halborn joins as a Strategic Partner, alongside new Community Partners Hashpack, Hashgraph Online, and Genfinity Hedera Council is proud to welcome Halborn as the newest member of the Council’s Strategic Partner program, and HashPack, Hashgraph Online, and Genfinity as Community Partners. Together, these partnerships strengthen global engagement and accelerate real-world adoption across the Hedera ecosystem. […]
McLaren Racing and Hedera Partner to Expand Digital Fan Engagement
McLaren Racing today announced a multi-year partnership with Hedera Foundation to leverage Hedera, the trusted public network for building fast, secure, and compliant decentralised applications. Hedera will become an Official Partner of the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 and the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team. The partnership will connect real-world racing environments with Web3 infrastructure to deliver new fan engagement experiences and officially licensed digital activations.