Commonware raises $25M from Tempo as Stripe and Paradigm increase their investment in blockchain.

Concordium is a public Layer 1 blockchain platform designed for security, privacy, and scalability. Concordium was among the first to mandate identity verification at the blockchain consensus level while integrating zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) for selective disclosure. Launched in 2018, it embeds encrypted identity into every transaction at the protocol level, enabling accountability while preserving user confidentiality.Its native cryptocurrency, CCD, powers the ecosystem, facilitating transaction fees, staking, node operator rewards, and serving as collateral in Concordium’s DeFi landscape.The newly appointed CEO and Executive Management team have revealed a focused strategic direction to double down on enabling Stablecoin issuers, Financial institutions, and Payment providers to accelerate real-world adoption. With Stablecoin settlement volumes projected to reach $300 billion per day by 2025, Concordium delivers a blockchain infrastructure uniquely suited for secure, programmable money solutions, and in compliance as required by new regulatory frameworks.