The Stellar Development Foundation announced Meridian 2022, its annual in-person conference returning to Rome October 11-13. The event will feature keynotes from Alexis Ohanian, CFTC Commissioner Caroline Pham, and industry leaders, with sessions on stablecoins, humanitarian aid, regulation, and blockchain's role in financial inclusion.

The Stellar Development Foundation announced the return of Meridian, its flagship annual conference, taking place in Rome from October 11-13, 2022. The in-person event themed 'The Urgency of Doing' will feature keynote speakers including Alexis Ohanian (Seven Seven Six founder), CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham, and executives from MoneyGram, Circle, and Wyre. The conference will host panels, debates, and sessions across three stages covering emerging from crypto winter, humanitarian aid through digital tools, stablecoins, regulation, interoperability, and financial system integration. Attendees will include developers, policymakers, regulators, academics, and Stellar ecosystem members exploring real-world blockchain applications and equitable access to global financial infrastructure.