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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.