For many business leaders, the hype around blockchain technologies is focused on cryptocurrencies, NFTs and decentralization. But the real value of blockchain goes far beyond speculative markets.

The team behind VerifiedX, a layer-1 blockchain and Bitcoin sidechain, released Butterfly, a payment app that aims to be as easy to use as utilities like Venmo or Cash App, the firm said on Wednesday.

We recently connected with Sunny Lu, the CEO of VeChain, a blockchain-powered network that transforms everyday positive actions into verified, tradable digital assets. By enabling greater transparency ...