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Denelle Dixon discusses why Stellar has become the institutional blockchain of choice. DTCC selected Stellar as the first public blockchain for tokenizing securities and ETFs; MoneyGram launched MGUSD stablecoin. Institutional features built at the protocol layer (clawback, freezing, KYC controls) make Stellar uniquely trusted for regulated assets.

Stellar's weekly developer meeting features JavaScript SDK v16 release, a real-world ZK hackathon ($10K prize pool, 11 days remaining), and the CV Labs + SDF EMEA accelerator ($150K grants). Guest project XCCY demonstrates its interest rate swaps integration on Soroban.

SDF's DeFi lead explains how Stellar's partnership with Centrifuge enables tokenized real-world assets to unlock yield in DeFi while giving emerging markets unbiased access to institutional lending and financial services.

In a Block by Block interview, Sandy Kaul of Franklin Templeton reflects on five years of Benji on Stellar. The money market fund demonstrates how blockchain removes operational friction: moving 50,000 transactions from $75,000 to $1.13 in costs. Kaul explores the smart contract realization that triggered the bet and Franklin Templeton's path to being the first institutional player on-chain.

Stellar's real-world asset tokenization jumped from $500M to $3B in one year. MoneyGram launches MGUSD stablecoin, DTCC selects Stellar for asset settlement starting H1 2027. Fireside chat explores what institutions actually need to scale on-chain: clear governance, privacy within compliance frameworks, and security protocols like CAP77.

Abraham Cobos discusses Bando's treasury management platform for Mexican companies, which abstracts blockchain complexity to enable investment in tokenized CETES. He outlines competitive modes, the acceleration of AI-driven development, and strategic decisions to maximize focus across Bando and partner initiatives.

Stellar crosses $2.8B in tokenized real-world assets (3.5x growth since late 2025) and reaches 1,700 monthly active developers—the fourth-largest ecosystem—while DTCC announces its H1 2027 launch of tokenized assets on the network. Jose Fernandez de Ponte, SDF president, discusses institutional adoption advantages and competitive positioning.

MoneyGram launches MGUSD stablecoin on Stellar, enabling self-custody for its 60M global customers. CEO Anthony Sohu and MZero's Luca Prosperi discuss the infrastructure strategy behind the modernization: unified payment rails, modular architecture with Bridge and Fireblock partnerships, and how instant 24/7/365 settlement reduces costs.

Denelle Dixon, Stellar's Chief Legal and Policy Officer, discusses MoneyGram's MGUSD stablecoin launch and the DTCC's Canton integration with Stellar. The interview covers institutional adoption through regulatory collaboration, on/off-ramp infrastructure, and tokenization. Distribution matters more to institutions than blockchain choice.

MoneyGram CEO Anthony Suhu discusses the company's pivot to stablecoin rails. The global payments giant announced a partnership with Kraken allowing users to move crypto to fiat via MoneyGram's 500,000 locations in ~100 countries, powered by USDC.

Crypto's political power play: Fair Shake PAC spent $8M on recent primaries unseating crypto critics, while DTCC integrates with Stellar and the regulatory landscape shifts.

DTCC, the major financial market infrastructure handling $114 trillion in assets, partnered with Stellar Foundation to tokenize DTC-custodied assets including Russell 1000 stocks, ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries, launching H1 2027. Hosts discuss how traditional finance is adopting public blockchains, regulatory hurdles with SEC guidance delays, and the multi-chain future.

Bermuda's premier and central bank CEO discuss how government and regulator collaboration enables industry innovation. The 'Triangle approach' brought Digital Bermuda dollar, Kraken/Franklin Templeton partnerships, and tokenized reinsurance to market. The regulatory philosophy: be clear on the rules, then let companies play.

Jason Karsh, Stellar's new CMO, discusses the blockchain's focus on tokenization and stablecoins as infrastructure for moving value globally. He emphasizes long-term brand building over quick gains, highlighting Stellar's 2 billion in real-world assets and partnerships with institutions like Franklin Templeton.

Stellar Developers meeting covering Q1 2026 ecosystem metrics showing 2B RWA market cap and 170M DeFi TVL, MoneyGram partnership expansion to El Salvador, Aquarius hitting 50M TVL, and 260 hackathon projects including AI agents, mobile wallets, and security tools.

Stellar Developers Meeting covering Q1 2026 ecosystem metrics, MoneyGram partnership extension, Aquarius reaching $50M TVL, and 260 hackathon projects including AI agents, security tools, and mobile-first applications.

The Stellar monthly news show discusses Lindsay's departure from the Stellar Development Foundation, addresses a recent price feed manipulation incident on Blend with full reimbursements, and covers highlights like ETH Denver events, a successful ZK gaming hackathon, and the 2026 foundation strategy targeting 1 billion in network growth. Lightning round updates include SushiSwap V3 launch, new SDKs, partnerships, and upcoming events like the Mexico hackathon. The episode ends with community reflections and farewells.

Stellar's 2025 year in review showcased major institutional adoption, with 55.6 billion in payment volume, 785 million in real world assets on-chain, and key deployments from Franklin Templeton, PayPal, US Bank, and the Marshall Islands. Protocol upgrades like Whisk and X-Ray enabled enterprise-grade scale and privacy.

Stellar's 2025 year in review highlights record adoption with 21.5 billion operations, 10.3 million users, and 1 billion in real-world assets. Major institutions like Franklin Templeton, PayPal, and the Marshall Islands deployed production systems on Stellar, while protocol upgrades WISC and X-Ray enabled enterprise-scale performance and privacy.

Telus Cooperative and Estelar Chile hosted an entrepreneurship fair in Temuco, Chile, promoting innovation and technology for local entrepreneurs building their dreams.

Steven Goldfeder and Tomer Weller discuss Arbitrum and Stellar's 2025 achievements on Coinage's 'Crypto Project of the Year' edition. Arbitrum's milestone was Robinhood's global expansion backed entirely by tokenized assets. Stellar's wins: RWAs doubled (Benji at $580M, Ondo, WisdomTree, RedSwan); MoneyGram expanded in Colombia; DeFi TVL more than doubled. Both leaders agree: DeFi and traditional finance are converging.

Circle, Chainlink, and Stellar debated when institutions adopt blockchain at Convergence 2025. Regulatory clarity arrived in 2025. Now the friction is developer experience and technical integration with legacy systems.

Podcast discussion on interoperability, data intelligence, and multi-chain product strategy featuring Arno from Dune, Jana from Myosin, and Esteban from Findex. Speakers explore how data-driven insights inform product decisions and marketing strategies in web3, emphasizing user experience abstraction over technical complexity.

Podcast discussion on interoperability, data intelligence, and web3 product development featuring Arno from Dune, Jana from Myosin, and Esteban from Findex. Speakers explore how data-driven insights and user-centric design are reshaping multi-chain strategies and marketing approaches in crypto.