ChainCatcher news, according to CryptoPotato, Cardano has partnered with Atómico 3, Zengate, and Alto Grande to launch what is claimed to be the world's first lithium tokenization project in Argentina, scheduled for the first quarter of 2025.The project will utilize Cardano's blockchain technology to convert ownership of lithium into digital tokens, allowing investors to trade fractional shares of the mineral without the need to physically handle or own it. This process aims to democratize resource access through secure and immutable blockchain transactions, enhancing liquidity and facilitating international trade.Argentina is home to the largest lithium reserves in the world, with most concentrated in Catamarca, Salta, and Jujuy. This metal is not only a cornerstone for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and renewable energy storage but is also crucial for the global transition to clean energy. Some analysts estimate that driven by the ever-growing global demand, the value of the electric vehicle industry alone could reach $1.3 trillion in the next three years.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Worldpay Inc. plans to directly participate in the process of validating blockchain transactions for a better understanding of how digital ledgers operate.Sanchit Mall, Head of Web3 and Crypto for Worldpay in the Asia-Pacific region, stated that the payment provider, which supports over a million merchants worldwide, is in discussions with selected blockchains to become a validator."Our idea is to be part of the underlying ecosystem," Mall said in an interview, adding that as future funds flow on digital ledgers, Worldpay intends to engage in blockchain infrastructure.Mall noted that so far this year, the company has processed $1.3 billion in payments using stablecoins, while that figure was less than $1 billion in 2023.