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JUN 2023
2 stories
June 27, 2023
Financial Inclusionstellar.org
Meridian 2023: Unlocking Human Potential

Meridian 2023, Stellar's fifth annual conference, returns September 26-28 in Madrid with the theme 'Unlocking Human Potential.' Actor Idris Elba will open the event, which celebrates builders creating real-world blockchain solutions for financial inclusion.

Meridian 2023: Unlocking Human Potential
26
JUN 2023
1 story
June 26, 2023
24
JUN 2023
1 story
June 24, 2023
Regulationstellar.org
The EU’s Data Act: Smart Contracts at Risk?

EU regulators finalized MiCA crypto regulation and are working on a Data Act that could impose problematic requirements on smart contracts built on public blockchains, potentially hindering DeFi development across Europe.

The EU’s Data Act: Smart Contracts at Risk?
23
JUN 2023
2 stories
June 23, 2023
Paymentsstellar.org
Coinbase integrates with USDC on Stellar

Coinbase now supports USDC deposits and withdrawals via Stellar, enabling millions of users to access faster, low-cost digital dollar transactions with near-zero fees and 5-second settlement times across 180+ countries.

Coinbase integrates with USDC on Stellar
22
JUN 2023
2 stories
June 22, 2023
16
JUN 2023
1 story
June 16, 2023
Financial Inclusionstellar.org
The poll that made us spiral: on and off-ramps

The Stellar Development Foundation explains why on and off-ramps are critical infrastructure for crypto adoption, highlighting how they enable conversion between fiat and digital currencies. SDF emphasizes that accessible ramps are essential for financial inclusion, especially for the 2 billion unbanked workers globally who rely on cash.

The poll that made us spiral: on and off-ramps
15
JUN 2023
1 story
June 15, 2023
12
JUN 2023
1 story
June 12, 2023
Stablecoinsbeansapp.com
How Beans is able to offer “Blue Dollar” exchange rates for $ARS.

Argentina's economic instability and poor official exchange rates drive citizens to seek better alternatives for currency exchange. Beans, a non-custodial wallet on the Stellar blockchain, uses stablecoins like USDC to enable tax-free, market-rate conversions between USD and ARS, often surpassing the blue dollar rate. This allows faster, cheaper cross-border transfers with added features like free transactions and interest-bearing savings.

How Beans is able to offer “Blue Dollar” exchange rates for $ARS.
8
JUN 2023
1 story
June 8, 2023
Financial Inclusionstellar.org
Founder Journeys: Mary Saracco, Founder of Latamex

Mary Saracco, Co-Founder and CFO of Latamex, shares her founder journey building Latin America's largest fiat gateway on Stellar. Her experience at the World Bank and frustrations with cross-border banking friction inspired her to create blockchain-enabled financial services for her home region.

Founder Journeys: Mary Saracco, Founder of Latamex
5
JUN 2023
1 story
June 5, 2023
Smart Contractsstellar.org
Soroban’s Technical Design Decisions & Learnings from Ethereum

Soroban, Stellar's native smart contract platform, learns from Ethereum's design mistakes to offer better developer experience. Key improvements include native XLM token integration without wrapping, built-in event emissions, re-entrancy attack prevention, checksummed addresses, and single-transaction token transfers.

Soroban’s Technical Design Decisions & Learnings from Ethereum
4
JUN 2023
1 story
June 4, 2023
Partnershipspublicnode.org
OG Technologies Sponsors Stellar Validator Hercules

OG Technologies has sponsored Public Node's Tier 1 Stellar validator node Hercules, covering its hardware costs. This marks them as the second business sponsor for Public Node. The sponsorship highlights growing interest in the Stellar blockchain for Web3 solutions.

OG Technologies Sponsors Stellar Validator Hercules
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JUN 2023
3 stories
June 1, 2023
DeFistellar.org
The Power of Stellar

An overview of the Stellar network, its foundation, and thriving ecosystem. The article explains Stellar's blockchain technology, the Stellar Development Foundation's role in supporting growth, and highlights real-world applications across various sectors.

The Power of Stellar
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MAY 2023
1 story
May 31, 2023
Governancestellar.org
And then it was four…

Stellar Development Foundation CEO reflects on four years of leadership, noting how blockchain has matured from speculation-driven hype to product-focused innovation, with stronger regulatory engagement and industry leadership now driving meaningful progress.

And then it was four…
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MAY 2023
6 stories
May 30, 2023
24
MAY 2023
1 story
May 24, 2023
23
MAY 2023
1 story
May 23, 2023
17
MAY 2023
1 story
May 17, 2023
Financial Inclusionstellar.org
Stellar Development Foundation announces Meridian 2023: unlocking human potential

The Stellar Development Foundation announced Meridian 2023, its 5th annual conference scheduled for September 26-28 in Madrid, Spain. The event will feature 400+ attendees, 100+ speakers including actor Idris Elba, and focus on how blockchain technology can unlock human potential and increase financial access.

Stellar Development Foundation announces Meridian 2023: unlocking human potential
16
MAY 2023
2 stories
May 16, 2023
Smart Contractsthedefiant.io
Building on Soroban: Analyzing Soroban vs. Ethereum & Solana [Sponsored]

Soroban offers developers a compelling alternative to Ethereum and Solana through inclusive technology choices like WebAssembly and Rust, a greenfield ecosystem, global financial reach with diverse stablecoins, superior network reliability, and a streamlined developer experience.

Building on Soroban: Analyzing Soroban vs. Ethereum & Solana [Sponsored]
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MAY 2023
1 story
May 15, 2023
Partnershipsstellar.org
A Consensus 2023 Recap: Real World Meets Blockchain

SDF celebrated Consensus 2023 in Austin, showcasing Stellar's real-world utility beyond payments. CEO Denelle Dixon discussed blockchain's role in humanitarian aid, while the team highlighted Stellar Aid Assist and partnerships with major players like Franklin Templeton.

A Consensus 2023 Recap: Real World Meets Blockchain