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Newest EBSI use case is related to SME funding with blockchain-powered bonds that digitalise financial instruments such as corporate bonds, DEUSS opens new avenues for SMEs to raise funds while ensuring compliance, traceability, and security through smart contracts.

Following the amendment of eIDAS Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 910/2014), by Regulation (EU) 2024/1183, the EU Trusted List format is being updated to TLv6. This change introduces critical updates that require immediate attention from all implementers. Ensure your systems are prepared to remain compliant and avoid potential disruptions.

2025 has been a landmark year for eDelivery, the European Commission’s flagship building block for secure digital data exchange. As Europe accelerates its digital transformation, eDelivery emerged not only as a technical solution, but as a strategic enabler for the Digital Single Market. It powers everything from cross-border eInvoicing to the seamless operation of public services.

We are happy to share that eDelivery – sovereign by design – is now part of the Tech Sovereignty Catalogue, “Europe’s showcase of trusted digital solutions.”

More EUDI Wallets use case manuals are on the way in the new year! Each use case manual will outline the user journey, current development status, and the key technical and legal considerations for specific EUDI Wallets use cases. These manuals span a wide range of applications, including payments, health, education, mobility, travel, and more. Take a look at the Mobile Driving Licence use case manual for a preview of the structure and depth you can expect from future releases.

In 2025, EU Verify launched a monthly webinar series spotlighting real-world Web3 use cases in public administrations. Through expert talks and open discussion, the series connected European public sector professionals around practical applications of decentralised technologies.

Discover how the European Maritime Single Window environment is reusing eDelivery components to shape the future of maritime digitalisation. By integrating the building block’s secure messaging and discovery services, EMSWe enables harmonised reporting across all EU ports. This reduces administrative burden and enhances interoperability.

Slovenia’s pioneering digitalisation of delivery of court mail has been in the spotlight since 2018. The so-called “Court Mail Logistics” system based on eDelivery specifications introduced electronic delivery of court documents. The increased savings, speed, and guaranteed integrity of the delivery are just a few of the benefits of the investment, which significantly improved the exchange of court data in Slovenia.

EUDI Wallets Launchpad 2025 was a resounding success, featuring over 250 attendees across 3 days, with 60+ testers from 16 countries. In total, participants engaged in 10 technical talks, 11 Member State wallet demos, and 7 use-case demos, gaining a fascinating look at the impressive development of the EUDI ecosystem.

The European Commission has released 4 implementing regulations in the Official Journal of the European Union, marking the latest step in an ongoing regulatory rollout that began in December 2024. These measures further strengthen the EU framework for qualified trust services and digital trust infrastructure. The newly adopted implementing regulations cover qualified electronic archiving services (QArchiving), qualified electronic ledgers (QELedgers), qualified certificates for website authentication (QWACs), compliance and security requirements for qualified trust service providers (QTSPs).

Finland has successfully gone live with the procedure ‘Applying for a tertiary education study financing’ via the Once-Only Technical System.

Lithuania has successfully launched a service enabling foreign applicants to apply for studies in Lithuanian higher education institutions via the Once-Only Technical System.

Three Member States rolled out new procedures through the Once-Only Technical System, turning complex administration into a smoother digital experience: from student financing in Finland, to seeking admission to higher education institutions in Lithuania, to changing competent authorities for air traffic controllers in Italy.

The Web3 Banking Symposium 2026 brings together leaders at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain in Zurich on 2 March 2026. Hosted at the Kunsthaus Zürich, this one-day symposium explores how digital assets, tokenisation and decentralised technologies are transforming banking infrastructure and services. Expect strategic insights, expert panels and high-level networking with banks, asset managers and Web3 innovators shaping the future of financial systems.

Crypto Expo Europe 2026 returns to Bucharest on 1 and 2 March 2026 as one of Eastern Europe’s most influential blockchain and digital asset events. The conference brings together global industry leaders, start ups, investors and innovators to explore the latest developments across blockchain technology and Web3 adoption. Through insightful panels, keynote sessions and high quality networking opportunities, Crypto Expo Europe offers a platform for meaningful connections and industry insight. Join the voices shaping the future of the crypto and blockchain ecosystem.

Digital Assets Forum 2026, also known as DAF3, returns to London as a leading institutional conference focused on the evolution of digital assets and blockchain enabled finance. Designed for asset managers, financial institutions, policy makers and technology leaders, the forum addresses tokenisation, market infrastructure and regulation. Through senior level discussions, expert insight and curated networking, DAF3 connects traditional finance with the next generation of digital asset innovation.

The Dutch Research Council NWO has awarded funding to four projects aimed at advancing digital trust through digital identities. Two of these projects are led by TU Delft, including one coordinated by Prof Johan Pouwelse, which brings together leading European research and developer teams to explore decentralised, privacy-preserving approaches to digital identity. The project reflects the broader EU focus on building secure, interoperable, and trustworthy digital infrastructure, an area closely connected to the growing Web3 ecosystem. These initiatives demonstrate how public funding is supporting research into next-generation identity systems, decentralised technologies, and frameworks that could shape the future of digital trust in Europe.