May 2026 monthly recap Space covering two major stories: CCTP protocol launch enabling fee-less USDC bridging across 18 networks, and DTCC's announcement of tokenization service connecting to Stellar with custody assets launching H1 2027.
Monthly Stellar Ecosystem Recap Space hosted by Jeremy and Raf covers May 2026 highlights. Featured story: CCTP (Cross-Chain Token Protocol) goes live, enabling fee-less and zero-slippage USDC transfers across 18 networks; integrations from Allbridge, Rozo, and another bridging tool follow quickly. Major institutional story: DTCC, which manages $114 trillion in securities and processes over $4 quadrillion annually, announces its new tokenization service will connect to Stellar with custody assets expected to go live in the first half of 2027. Also features introduction of Sergio Ramirez, newly hired Community Marketing Manager at SDF, who discusses plans to highlight builders using the Stellar Community Fund and BuildOnStellar programs.
