DeFi, payments, tokenization, Soroban, governance, and project launches — curated daily from publications, project blogs, and community channels across the Stellar blockchain ecosystem.
Circle launched EURC, its euro-backed stablecoin, on Stellar as the third blockchain after Ethereum and Avalanche. The stablecoin enables 24/7 global transactions with low costs and near-instant settlement, with integration into aid disbursement systems and expansion by Ripio to Spain.
Circle expanded its euro-pegged stablecoin EURC to Stellar, making it the third blockchain after Ethereum and Avalanche. Ripio became the first platform to of…
MoneyGram plans to launch a noncustodial cryptocurrency wallet on Stellar in Q1 2024, offering zero fees until June 2024. The wallet will leverage MoneyGram's…
The Stellar Development Foundation has released an open-source Stellar Disbursement Platform for bulk payments, with Zodia Custody becoming the first organization to provide technical hosting. The platform enables organizations to send bulk payments for humanitarian aid, cash assistance, cross-border payroll, and other use cases.
The Stellar Development Foundation announced its support for the World Economic Forum's Humanitarian and Resilience Investing Initiative, positioning itself as the sole blockchain organization in the initiative. SDF aims to leverage blockchain technology to address poverty and insecurity affecting 2 billion people globally while advancing its mission of inclusive financial infrastructure.
The Stellar Development Foundation unveiled a new brand identity centered on the tagline 'Where Blockchain Meets the Real World,' reflecting its focus on real-world utility and financial inclusion. The rebrand includes updated visual design, website, and a partnership with actor Idris Elba as an ambassador, whose mission aligns with SDF's commitment to creating equitable access to opportunity.
The Stellar Newsletter highlights key developments including the launch of the open-source Stellar Disbursement Platform, Allbridge's cross-chain bridge connecting Stellar to Ethereum, Solana, Celo, and Polygon, and SDF's investment in MoneyGram International. It also promotes Meridian 2023 conference, developer tools for Soroban, and various ecosystem updates like Airtm's USDC integration and Q2 review. The content emphasizes Stellar's growth in interoperability, financial inclusion, and smart contract scalability.
The Stellar Development Foundation joined the Bytecode Alliance as only the second blockchain member, positioning itself to influence WebAssembly standards and advocate for blockchain developers' needs in the Wasm ecosystem.
Stellar Development Foundation made a minority investment in MoneyGram International as part of the remittance company's recent buyout, with SDF CEO Denelle Dixon joining MoneyGram's board. The partnership builds on their 2021 collaboration enabling stablecoin payments and USDC settlements on Stellar.
Stellar Development Foundation invested in MoneyGram International as a minority investor, with CEO Denelle Dixon joining MoneyGram's board. The investment aims to support MoneyGram's digital transformation and blockchain exploration to serve underbanked populations globally.
The Stellar Development Foundation invested in MoneyGram International as a minority investor during MoneyGram's go-private transaction, securing a board seat…
The Stellar Development Foundation became a minority investor in MoneyGram International during its go-private transaction with Madison Dearborn Partners, mar…
The Stellar Development Foundation is hosting the Meridian 2023 Design Contest, inviting artists to create sticker designs inspired by the theme 'Unlocking Human Potential.' The winner receives a trip to Meridian 2023 in Madrid, Spain, September 26-28, with submissions open August 10-30, 2023.
Kazim Ozyilmaz from Arf discusses how the Swiss-regulated settlement banking platform uses Stellar for cross-border B2B financing and liquidity, operating as a meta anchor for financial institutions with DeFi integration planned.
Allbridge launched a cross-chain bridge connecting Stellar to Ethereum, Solana, Celo, and Polygon, enabling seamless asset transfers and expanding DeFi opportunities on the Stellar network.
The Stellar Development Foundation's Policy team met with EU stakeholders during the publication of the landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The SDF is now engaged in helping shape the technical implementation and definition of decentralization within the new framework.
Beans is running a video contest offering $50 rewards for the 3 best videos showcasing how users are utilizing the Beans app and MoneyGram cash on/off-ramp functionality for real-world use cases like remittances and bill payments.
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.
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.
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.
Advanced Payment Solutions joins Armenotech and Tempo France in a Stellar-based fintech ecosystem to bridge traditional and digital finance, with plans for CBDC projects and a Euro-nominated stablecoin.
The Stellar Development Foundation met with UK government officials to discuss digital assets regulation, submitting a response to HM Treasury's consultation on cryptoasset frameworks and stablecoin requirements.
Tomer Weller from Stellar Development Foundation interviews Sergey Gorbunov, co-founder of Axelar, to discuss cross-chain communication protocols and how both teams approach interoperability challenges for developers.
Stellar launched the Spacewalk bridge to Polkadot and Kusama via Pendulum, connecting DeFi applications to forex markets and Stellar's fiat on-ramps across 300,000+ MoneyGram locations worldwide. The bridge enables stablecoin transfers including USDC and regional currencies like Argentine pesos and Brazilian reals.
The Stellar Development Foundation appointed Asiff Hirji, President of MoonPay, to its board of directors. Hirji brings 30+ years of fintech experience from roles at Coinbase, Figure, and other major financial services companies, strengthening SDF's mission to make cross-border payments cheaper and more accessible.
Stellar was designed for interoperability, enabling low-cost transfers of all asset types across traditional finance, different blockchains, and web applications. Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, Stellar facilitates value movement between all systems rather than replacing them.
Mercado Bitcoin and Stellar successfully tested a Brazilian CBDC on public blockchain, demonstrating delivery versus payment transactions with digital real. The pilot was part of Brazil's Central Bank LIFT Challenge to explore digital real use cases.
BP Ventures announces sponsorship of Public Node's Stellar validator node, funding its uptime and monitoring. This supports the growth of the Stellar network and Public Node's mission for open blockchain infrastructure. The partnership highlights commitment to inclusive blockchain technology.
