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MoneyGram integrated Crossmint's wallet and stablecoin infrastructure to enable users to receive, store, and earn on USDC deposits using Stellar Network, launching in just over two months.

This article compares Hedera Hashgraph and Stellar Lumens as leading platforms for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, highlighting their distinct strengths: Hedera excels in enterprise-grade institutional tokenization with its native token service and partnerships like Lloyds Bank, while Stellar dominates in payments, stablecoins, and financial inclusion with backing from Franklin Templeton and MoneyGram.

Range's Stablecoin Explorer provides a unified view of stablecoin transactions across 100+ chains including Stellar, and 21 bridges, solving cross-chain visibility issues for wallets, dApps, and bridges. It offers one-step integration with full transaction lifecycle tracking, entity enrichment, and blacklist integration. Teams can link users to a single explorer for improved UX without engineering overhead.

Range launches Stablecoin Explorer, the first dedicated cross-chain and intra-chain tracker for over 20 stablecoins across 100+ chains and 21 bridges. It offers real-time transaction details, public analytics, entity labeling, and integrated sanctions blacklists. Stellar is highlighted as a major hub for intra-chain stablecoin activity.

Blockchain benefits both financial institutions seeking efficiency and the 1.4 billion unbanked needing accessibility, as emphasized by Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon. Institutional adoption by firms like Franklin Templeton and BlackRock validates infrastructure that also enables fast, low-cost remittances and humanitarian aid. Success requires intentional design serving both ends of the financial spectrum.

Trustless Work released Escrow Blocks, a production-ready React library that provides pre-built UI components and providers for integrating stablecoin escrows into applications in minutes. The library abstracts away smart contract complexity, enabling developers to build escrow flows from funding through milestone approvals and disputes without extensive development time.

International AIDS Society used Stellar Disbursement Platform and Decaf Wallet to distribute USDC stablecoins to 248 scholarship recipients across 50+ countries, replacing traditional cash distribution with 425 successful blockchain payments at zero failure rate.

VersaBank is testing USDVB, a tokenized deposit token representing U.S. dollars held at the bank, on Ethereum, Algorand, and Stellar blockchains. Unlike stablecoins, the tokens are federally insured, earn interest, and function as bank liabilities subject to banking regulations.

Stellar has emerged as the leading blockchain for enterprise stablecoin payments, with major institutional adoption including PayPal's PYUSD launch and Visa's integration. The network offers compliance-first architecture, predictable costs, and global ramp infrastructure that make it ideal for regulated financial institutions.

Stablecoins have surged to $250 billion in market value, driven by regulatory clarity from the GENIUS Act. The article explores how stablecoins work, their advantages over traditional banking systems, and their role in enabling financial inclusion, cross-border payments, and emerging DeFi innovations on networks like Stellar.

TD Markets Exchange has launched ZARC Coin, a South African Rand-pegged stablecoin on the Stellar network, in partnership with Shift Markets. The asset offers up to 7.5% APY and enables cross-border payments, remittances, and wealth preservation with 24/7 liquidity and local on/off ramps.

HoneyCoin announces a $4.9 million funding round led by Flourish Ventures, with participation from Visa Ventures, Stellar Development Foundation, and others. The company, a full-stack payment orchestration platform using stablecoins and traditional rails, processes over $150M monthly across 45+ countries. Founded during COVID, it has achieved product-market fit serving millions of users in emerging markets, especially Africa.

Cheesecake Labs expands its five-year partnership with Stellar Development Foundation, serving as official ambassador at Blockchain Rio 2025 and Meridian 2025. The company has built multiple solutions on Stellar including MoneyGram Wallet, Vesseo Wallet, and MBRL stablecoin, positioning itself to capitalize on stablecoin opportunities following the GENIUS Act.

COCA hosted its first 2025 community AMA with 2,000+ questions about cashback rewards, stablecoin options, and upcoming features. The team clarified eligibility rules, announced plans for tiered loyalty rewards, COCA Travel discounts, and improved merchant transparency in-app.

Visa expanded stablecoin settlement support to include PYUSD, USDG, and EURC on Avalanche and Stellar networks, joining existing Ethereum and Solana support. The move reflects growing institutional adoption of stablecoins following the U.S. GENIUS Act regulatory framework.

This article argues that USD Coin (USDC) is the best stablecoin to hold in 2025 due to its transparency, regulatory compliance, multi-chain availability including Stellar, and growing adoption in emerging markets. It contrasts USDC with alternatives like USDT and DAI, highlighting risks in less transparent or volatile stablecoins. USDC's institutional support and real-world utility in remittances and DeFi make it a standout choice.

The International AIDS Society (IAS) partnered with Stellar Disbursement Platform and Decaf wallet to distribute $49,480 in USDC stablecoins to 248 scholarship recipients from over 50 countries at the 2025 IAS Conference in Kigali. This blockchain solution replaced inefficient cash envelopes and long queues with seamless, secure digital payments achieving 100% delivery success across 425 transactions. The initiative highlights Stellar's potential for modernizing global disbursements for NGOs.

The International AIDS Society (IAS) successfully distributed scholarships to 248 recipients across 50+ countries using USDC stablecoins via the Stellar Disbursement Platform and Decaf Wallet, eliminating cash handling and achieving 100% payment delivery with zero failures.

Pacto is a non-custodial, decentralized peer-to-peer exchange for Stellar-based stablecoins, built in 48 hours at the Casa Builder Hackathon using Trustless Work. It enables merchants and users to trade stablecoins for local fiat via on-chain smart escrow contracts without intermediaries. The open-source project supports community ramps, merchant off-ramps, and DAO payouts.

The Stellar Development Foundation showcased 'Stable Summer' at ETHCC in Cannes, highlighting real-world stablecoin use cases including payroll in crisis zones, cash-in/cash-out flows, and institutional adoption. Key themes emphasized infrastructure, interoperability, trust-based design, and B2B payments over speculation.

José Fernández da Ponte joins the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) as President and Chief Growth Officer, bringing expertise from PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin launch and fintech scaling. In an interview with Denelle Dixon, he emphasizes utility, trust, regulatory alignment, and community-driven growth to expand Stellar's adoption. His focus includes partnerships, distribution, and building non-excludable financial infrastructure for global inclusion.

Trustless Work participated in Casa Builders CDMX, a Stellar-hosted hackathon in Mexico focusing on financial inclusion, digital identity, and public good transparency. Their team built Pacto, a decentralized P2P stablecoin ramp using Trustless Work's programmable escrow, and won the event. The hackathon united Latin American builders, with strong Costa Rican representation.