Hedera Council Appoints FedEx Corp. As Global Node Contributor (FDX)

FedEx Corp. (FDX) joined the Hedera Council effective February 13, 2026, to contribute a global node and participate in governance, advancing interoperable, trusted data verification for supply chains. The move aligns with FedEx’s digital transformation to shift from paper-based to secure, verifiable digital processes. Vishal Talwar, EVP and Chief Digital & Information Officer, said the collaboration will support trusted data sharing across parties without centralizing control. As a council member, FedEx will engage in policy and standard-setting, leveraging its logistics expertise to help build open digital infrastructure. Hedera Council President Tom Sylvester praised the partnership, emphasizing collaboration across industries and jurisdictions to support global supply chain modernization. Hedera’s HBAR price closed down about 1% to $0.094, up 7% week-to-date, and is 83% off its all-time high of ~$0.57 from 2021.