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Hashgraph unveils three major announcements at HederaCon in Miami

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2 months ago

May 4, 2026

New cross-ledger protocol, general availability of the HashSphere private network, and an investment in digital asset provider ioBuilders

MIAMI, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At HederaCon today, Hashgraph, an enterprise software firm powering trusted digital markets, unveiled three major announcements that together define the firm’s strategic direction in financial markets. This includes the introduction of CLPR, a new protocol in development aimed at enabling interoperability between ledgers, the general availability of HashSphere, a private network built with Hedera technology, and an investment in ioBuilders, a leading provider of multi-chain tokenization solutions. Together, these initiatives reinforce Hashgraph’s commitment to building a trusted and interoperable digital economy.

Financial institutions are accelerating the adoption of digital assets and DLT, but face a common challenge: fragmented liquidity, network lock-in that further limits how capital and assets can move, and the need to abstract away from growing operational complexity.

Hashgraph’s latest announcements are designed to address these fundamental challenges head-on, creating a more practical and connected foundation for how financial markets operate in the future.

Hashgraph unveils CLPR, the bridgeless Cross-Ledger Protocol

CLPR (pronounced “clipper”) is a novel Cross-Ledger Protocol in development by Hashgraph that sets a new standard for trusted communication across diverse blockchain networks–all without bridges, pooled liquidity or intermediary validator networks.

Today, financial infrastructure is fragmented. Assets and data are locked within individual networks, making it difficult for participants to access new sources of liquidity and efficiently scale business operations. Existing approaches, such as bridges and intermediaries, attempt to solve this problem, but introduce security risk, operational complexity, and points of failure. None of the industry’s current approaches are truly decentralized or eliminate the need to rely on intermediaries.

CLPR enables tokens, data, and messages to move freely across networks, secured by cryptographic state proofs and threshold signature schemes (TSS), without compromising the speed or security of the underlying chains.

This unlocks a more practical and scalable digital economy:

Liquidity can move seamlessly between networks, instead of being fragmented across various blockchain networksAssets can be issued in one network and used in anotherPrivate networks can connect to public networks, expanding distribution while maintaining compliance and controlSettlement can happen quickly across counterparties and systems in a single flow, reducing friction in tradingLess reliance on system integrations and bespoke bridge infrastructure

“CLPR represents a fundamental shift in how networks interact,” said Dr. Leemon Baird, Co-Founder of Hedera. “Just like internet protocols enabled global communication, CLPR creates a shared foundation for moving tokens and data seamlessly across networks. By eliminating the need for bridges, it offers a more secure and trusted model.”

CLPR is currently in closed beta, and Hashgraph invites market participants to join the Early Adopter Program: https://www.hashgraph.com/clpr/

For more information, visit: https://hashgraph.com/blog/clpr-a-new-bridgeless-standard-for-cross-ledger-communication/

HashSphere GA brings a new private network to regulated markets

At HederaCon, Hashgraph also announced the general availability of HashSphere, a private, permissioned network powered by Hedera technology, that is designed to deliver privacy with optionality. In his keynote, Hashgraph CEO Eric Piscini outlined five compounding principles that make HashSphere stand apart from other private networks:

Transaction privacy via zero-knowledge proofs for DvP, PvP, and direct transferA stand-alone architecture free from public network dependencies (i.e. not a subnet)Customer-controlled validator and governance modelsMathematically guaranteed finality and fair transaction orderingInteroperability with other Spheres, the Hedera public network, and even other blockchain networks via CLPR

Use cases include tokenized assets, cross-border payments, and faster post-trade settlement. Unlike traditional private networks, HashSphere is built to interoperate, allowing institutions to avoid isolated systems and connect to broader markets.

“Financial institutions should not have to choose between regulatory compliance and access to new sources of liquidity,” said Eric Piscini, CEO of Hashgraph. “HashSphere gives them both. From underpinning initiatives like The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Project Acacia to new use cases in insurance, HashSphere is a secure foundation for institutions to build and grow with confidence in regulated markets.”

Hashgraph expands offerings with ioBuilders and Asseto

Rounding out the HederaCon announcements, Hashgraph revealed a new investment in ioBuilders, a Madrid-based financial technology firm focused on the development of digital asset solutions.

ioBuilders’ flagship tokenization platform, Asseto, enables institutions to issue and manage digital assets in a compliant and scalable way. Powered by multiple blockchains, Asseto ensures institutions are never locked into a single protocol.

As part of this strategic investment, HashSphere will be integrated into Asseto and sold and serviced by the Hashgraph team starting in June 2026.

“ioBuilders has been building solutions leveraging Hedera’s best-in-class technology since 2020. This deepening of our relationship is a natural progression. Hashgraph brings distribution, credibility, and a shared conviction that the future of digital assets is open and connected. We couldn’t be more excited to build the future of finance together.” Carlos Matilla, CEO, ioBuilders.

A connected future for financial markets

Together, these announcements mark a new era for Hashgraph and a new phase for how financial institutions build, connect, and operate in digital markets.

By unlocking trapped liquidity with a cross-ledger protocol, launching a private network with native interoperability, and co-selling a multi-chain tokenization solution, Hashgraph is helping drive a more connected, efficient, and interoperable financial system.

About Hashgraph
Hashgraph is an enterprise software firm powering the next generation of connected digital markets. The company develops solutions for financial services that leverage hashgraph technology and provides ongoing support to the Hedera public network. Through cross-ledger interoperability, private network infrastructure, and tokenization platforms, Hashgraph enables institutions to issue, trade, and manage assets seamlessly across systems, helping to drive a more connected digital economy.

For more information, visit hashgraph.com

Media Contact: laura.cooley@hashgaraph.com

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VIVATECH 2026 CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A RECORD EDITION SURPASSING 200,000 VISITORS

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56 minutes ago

June 20, 2026

With the presence of Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India

PARIS, June 20, 2026 /CNW/ — From June 17 to 20, 2026 at Paris Porte de Versailles, VivaTech celebrated its 10th edition, surpassing the exceptional milestone of 200,000 visitors from 165 nationalities, with more than 15,000 startups present, 1,155 speakers and over 5 billion cumulative impressions on social media. Europe’s largest tech and innovation event has reached a new dimension, consolidating its status as an unmissable global gathering.

Exceptional speakers

VivaTech welcomed the greatest figures in global tech: Jeff Bezos (Amazon & Blue Origin), Dave Limp (Blue Origin), Bernard Arnault (LVMH), Henna Virkkunen (European Commission), Ekaterina Zaharieva (European Commission). Germany, Country of the Year 2026, was represented by a ministerial delegation, while India, AI Country Partner 2026, was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a continuation of the AI Summit in New Delhi.

Innovation and business at the heart of the event

More than 4,500 exhibitors, 61% of whom were international, showcased their latest innovations. Among the standout innovations: the smart contact lens by XPANCEO, the thought-controlled humanoid robot by Unitree x HABS, and the 3D-printed resorbable implants by Lattice Medical. New formats such as the Business Plaza and Investors Office Hours further accelerated business connections.

The VivaTech x Bloomberg Awards

For the first time, VivaTech presented the VivaTech x Bloomberg Awards, recognising the most influential figures in global tech, including Sir Tim Berners-Lee (Visionary Award), Joe Tsai (Leadership Award) and Yann LeCun (Momentum Award).

Innovation open to all

VivaTech also took over the Champs-Élysées on June 14th for an open-air technology showcase, before opening its doors to the general public on June 20th with astronaut Thomas Pesquet as guest star.

“This 10th edition was not a celebration of the 9 previous years, but the opening of a new decade full of promise.” — Maurice Lévy, Michèle Benbunan & François Bitouzet, VivaTech

See you from June 16 to 19, 2027 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for VivaTech 2027!

About VivaTech

VivaTech accelerates innovation by connecting startups, tech leaders, major companies, and investors responding to our world’s biggest challenges.

Each year, over four exciting days in Paris, VivaTech creates Europe’s biggest startup and tech event, exploring the most disruptive topics in tech with world-premiere demos, launches, and conferences in a collaborative ecosystem. This is where business meets innovation. Join us for the eleventh edition of VivaTech 16-19 June 2027.

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Pope Leo XIV embraces paediatric patients at CNAO in Pavia

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4 hours ago

June 20, 2026

PAVIA, Italy, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The National Center for Oncological Hadrontherapy (CNAO) served as the first stop today during Pope Leo XIV’s pastoral visit to the city of Pavia. His choice to begin his journey at this center reflects a profound commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue between advanced scientific progress and the alleviation of human suffering.

CNAO President Gianluca Vago and General Manager Sandro Rossi received His Holiness, illustrating the center’s distinctive capabilities. CNAO stands out as a unique reality in Italy, remaining one of the very few facilities worldwide capable of delivering hadrontherapy using both protons and carbon ions. The technological core of the facility is its synchrotron, a subatomic particle accelerator that generates ultra-high-precision beams to treat complex, inoperable and radioresistant tumours. This cutting-edge technology allows for the targeted eradication of diseased cells while meticulously preserving surrounding healthy tissues, drastically improving patients’ survival and quality of life.

Furthermore, CNAO is expanding its capabilities as a premier multi-center utilizing new ion species, like Helium, later Oxygen and Neon. Soon, treatments will incorporate the Leo Cancer Care upright positioning and imaging system. The immediate future also includes beginning therapies with a Hitachi dedicated proton accelerator and gantry and a BNCT system for metastatic diseases, equipped with an electrostatic accelerator produced by TAE Life Science. With these new technologies, CNAO will become one of the most technologically advanced center in the world.

To date, over six thousand individuals, including approximately three hundred children and adolescents, have benefited from these life-saving treatments.

During his visit, the Pope engaged with CNAO’s Board of Directors, a collaborative body uniting national universities, clinical institutions, and research centers. He also extended his heartfelt greetings to the two hundred employees of the center. These doctors, physicists, engineers, and researchers tirelessly operate the advanced technologies in the service of oncology patients.

The emotional pinnacle of the day was the Holy Father’s private gathering with a delegation of young children who underwent treatment. The paediatric patients and their families shared a deeply touching moment of closeness, receiving the Pope’s comforting embrace.

“The visit of Pope Leo XIV honours us and represents a moment of extraordinary human value”, stated CNAO President Gianluca Vago. “In his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, the Holy Father emphasizes the necessity of a science that constantly safeguards the centrality of the person and directs technology toward the common good. In a time marked by global tensions, CNAO testifies daily how the incredible power of the atom can be used not to destroy, but to heal. The particle beams we utilize against disease are, symbolically, Rays of Hope, sharing and supporting the IAEA project bearing this name. The embrace the Holy Father reserved for our children reminds us that scientific research finds its most authentic purpose when it encounters listening, compassion, and hope”.

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HelloNation Article Examines Full Coverage Auto Insurance With Insurance Expert Ben Buenzow

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6 hours ago

June 20, 2026

The article explains what full coverage auto insurance typically includes, what it excludes, and how coverage limits affect Iowa drivers.

URBANDALE, Iowa, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What does full coverage auto insurance actually include for drivers in Iowa? That question is answered in a HelloNation article featuring insights from Insurance Expert Ben Buenzow of Buenzow Insurance Group in Urbandale, Iowa.

The HelloNation article explains that full coverage auto insurance is a commonly used phrase that many drivers misunderstand. While the term suggests broad protection, it usually refers to a combination of liability coverage, collision coverage, and comprehensive coverage within an insurance policy. Understanding what these components cover helps drivers avoid gaps in protection and unexpected costs after an accident.

Liability coverage forms the legal foundation of auto insurance in Iowa. The article explains that liability coverage pays for injuries or property damage that a driver causes to others in an accident. State law requires Iowa drivers to carry minimum liability limits, and full coverage auto insurance policies include at least those required limits. However, liability coverage does not pay for damage to the driver’s own vehicle, which is why additional protection is often necessary.

Collision coverage is the part of a policy that helps pay for damage to the driver’s own vehicle after an accident. The HelloNation article notes that collision coverage applies when a vehicle hits another car, a guardrail, or a stationary object. In most cases, the insurer pays the actual cash value of the vehicle or the repair cost minus the policy’s deductible. Insurance Expert Ben Buenzow is featured in the article as a source of insights on how deductibles influence both insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs during a claim.

Comprehensive coverage addresses a different type of risk. According to the article, comprehensive coverage protects against damage caused by events other than collisions. This includes hail, theft, vandalism, fire, falling objects, or animal-related incidents. For Iowa drivers, weather-related risks such as hailstorms can make comprehensive coverage an important part of a full coverage auto insurance policy.

The HelloNation article also explains that deductibles apply to both collision coverage and comprehensive coverage. The deductible is the amount the policyholder must pay before insurance coverage begins. Drivers can often choose higher or lower deductibles depending on their financial preferences. Higher deductibles typically reduce premium costs but increase the amount paid out of pocket if damage occurs.

Another important takeaway from the article is what full coverage auto insurance does not automatically include. Standard policies usually do not provide roadside assistance, rental reimbursement, or gap coverage unless these features are added separately. The article explains that roadside assistance covers towing or emergency services, while rental reimbursement helps cover the cost of a temporary vehicle during repairs.

Gap coverage is another optional feature highlighted in the article. It is often recommended for drivers who finance or lease newer vehicles. Gap coverage pays the difference between the remaining loan balance and the vehicle’s actual cash value if it is declared a total loss after an accident.

The article also discusses the importance of understanding coverage limits within an insurance policy. Coverage limits determine the maximum amount an insurer will pay for a covered loss. If damage or liability exceeds those limits, the driver may be responsible for the remaining costs. Reviewing coverage limits carefully helps drivers ensure their policy reflects both the value of their vehicle and their financial risk.

Insurance Expert Ben Buenzow is again referenced in the article as part of a broader discussion about how drivers can make informed decisions about Iowa car insurance. The article encourages drivers to evaluate deductibles, coverage limits, and optional protections based on their individual needs.

The HelloNation article concludes by emphasizing that drivers should periodically review their insurance policy. Changes in vehicle value, financial circumstances, and driving habits can all affect the appropriate level of coverage. Understanding the components of full coverage auto insurance helps drivers maintain adequate protection and prepare for unexpected events on the road.

Iowa Auto Insurance: What Full Coverage Includes and Excludes features insights from Ben Buenzow, Insurance Expert of Urbandale, Iowa, in HelloNation.

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HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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