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MAY 2024
4 stories
May 2, 2024
Paymentsstellar.org
Aid Delivery

Stellar Aid Assist is a blockchain-powered aid disbursement system launched on the Stellar network that enables transparent and efficient delivery of cash assistance to vulnerable populations. The initiative, deployed with UNHCR in Ukraine, marks a year of impact in demonstrating Stellar's real-world humanitarian applications.

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MAY 2024
1 story
May 1, 2024
Paymentsstellar.org
Five years of transformation and still new beginnings

A Stellar Development Foundation leader reflects on their five-year tenure, highlighting SDF's strategic focus on building a viable ecosystem through payments infrastructure, on/off-ramps, and real-world assets. The post celebrates Stellar's growth metrics and the recent launch of Soroban smart contracts as the next phase of ecosystem expansion.

30
APR 2024
2 stories
April 30, 2024
Paymentszebec.io
April 2024 Highlights

Zebec Network recaps a transformative month featuring a full rebrand, migration to the new $ZBCN token now live on major exchanges, release of their V2 whitepaper, and product upgrades. They highlight a Stellar Foundation grant for WageLink's cross-border remittance integration, enhancements to Zebec Instant Card with new tokens and currencies, and community rewards via airdrops. The update also covers their 'Future of Money' interview series and upcoming events.

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APR 2024
1 story
April 24, 2024
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APR 2024
1 story
April 10, 2024
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MAR 2024
1 story
March 26, 2024
Stablecoinsmedium.com
SEPA Rails for Circle’s EURC on Stellar

MYKOBO announces SEPA rails support for Circle’s EURC stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, enabling European users to deposit and withdraw Euros via the LOBSTR wallet. EURC is fully reserved and redeemable 1:1 for Euro, issued on multiple chains including Stellar. This enhances Euro stablecoin interoperability and accessibility on Stellar.

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FEB 2024
1 story
February 16, 2024
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FEB 2024
1 story
February 13, 2024
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FEB 2024
1 story
February 9, 2024
Paymentsstellar.org
BiGGER scales global payroll with digital payouts on the Stellar network

BiGGER, an Australian software development company, deployed the Stellar Disbursement Platform to streamline payroll for its 100+ contractors across South America, reducing monthly processing time from 8 hours to minutes. The company now hosts SDP instances for humanitarian organizations like Casa Tochan, enabling efficient digital aid distribution.

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JAN 2024
1 story
January 31, 2024
SCFblog.honeycoin.app
Peer Bags $45k Prize for Flights Feature

HoneyCoin wins Stellar Community Fund Round 21 award for launching Flights, a pioneering feature enabling flight ticket purchases to 150+ countries using Stellar assets like USDC and EURC. The award recognizes their innovative work on the Peer platform. They thank the Stellar community and tease more features ahead.

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JAN 2024
1 story
January 26, 2024
Walletsbeansapp.com
New deposit options with KADO!

Beans, a non-custodial wallet on the Stellar blockchain, announces a partnership with Kado to enable new deposit options including debit/credit cards, ACH in the USA, and PIX in Brazil. This integration offers users faster, cheaper ways to on-ramp fiat into Stellar for international transfers. The collaboration enhances accessibility and competitive rates for global remittances.

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JAN 2024
1 story
January 19, 2024
Financial Inclusionstellar.org
How IRC distributed cash assistance through Stellar Aid Assist

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) partnered with the Stellar Development Foundation to pilot a blockchain-powered cash assistance program in Ukraine using Stellar Aid Assist and the Stellar Disbursement Platform, reaching 167 households with digital aid delivery that achieved 100% recipient satisfaction.

12
JAN 2024
1 story
January 12, 2024
Paymentsstellar.org
How cross border payments work on blockchain

This article explains how Stellar's blockchain technology enables fast, low-cost cross-border payments by combining a frictionless blockchain pathway with local anchor partners for currency conversion. It contrasts Stellar's approach with traditional SWIFT wire transfers and highlights key advantages including settlement in seconds, minimal transaction costs, and full transparency.

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DEC 2023
1 story
December 29, 2023
Stablecoinswww.americanbanker.com
Who will drive stablecoin innovation in 2024?

Stablecoins are projected to reach $3 trillion by 2028, with major players like Circle, PayPal, Ripple, and JPMorgan expanding adoption through partnerships and regulatory clarity. MoneyGram is launching a Stellar blockchain wallet for cross-border payments in early 2024.

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DEC 2023
1 story
December 20, 2023
Paymentsstellar.org
Stellar Aid Assist: A year of impact and innovation

Stellar Aid Assist, launched one year ago in Ukraine with UNHCR, has successfully disbursed $1.1 million in aid to over 1,500 internally displaced people. The initiative's success led to the development and open-sourcing of the Stellar Disbursement Platform, enabling bulk payments across borders for governments, organizations, and companies.

10
DEC 2023
1 story
December 10, 2023
Paymentsbeansapp.com
Beans Joins Hands with Stellar to Support Casa Tochan's Shelter!

Beans collaborates with the Stellar Foundation and Friends With Benefits to support Casa Tochan's migrant shelter using the Stellar Disbursement Platform. The initiative leverages the Beans wallet for fee-free, instant fund disbursements, highlighting blockchain's humanitarian potential. This partnership demonstrates accessible financial services for global good.

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NOV 2023
1 story
November 30, 2023
Stablecoinsthedefiant.io
Stellar Onboards Stasis Euro As Issuer Looks To Alt Layer 1s

Stasis Euro (EURS), the top Euro stablecoin by market cap at $136M, is now live on Stellar Network. Despite leading in market cap, EURS ranks third in daily trading volume, with Stasis positioning it for DeFi use cases on Stellar.

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NOV 2023
1 story
November 29, 2023
Stablecoinsstellar.org
STASIS Integrates EURS Stablecoin on the Stellar Network

STASIS has integrated its EURS euro stablecoin with the Stellar network, bringing a regulated, 1:1 euro-backed digital asset to Stellar's payment infrastructure. EURS, backed by liquid euro reserves at the Lithuanian Central Bank, enables fast, low-cost transactions globally.

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NOV 2023
1 story
November 8, 2023
Walletsstables.money
Stables and Upside Join Forces with New Partnership

Australian crypto companies Upside and Stables announce a partnership to deliver Web3 education, events, and content, while providing Stables a Melbourne base at Upside HQ. Stables offers a digital wallet for spending, sending, and earning stablecoins, aiding businesses with treasury and payroll. The collaboration aims to boost crypto adoption in Australia.

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NOV 2023
1 story
November 1, 2023
Paymentsbeansapp.com
Bulk payments with Beans!

The Stellar Disbursement Platform (SDP), integrated with Beans, enables businesses and organizations to send thousands of cross-border payments instantly via the Stellar ledger. It supports payroll, micro-payments, and humanitarian aid with user-friendly features like dynamic links for recipients without blockchain experience. Beans offers versatile withdrawals in cash, bank transfers, or crypto across 180+ countries.

30
OCT 2023
1 story
October 30, 2023
Paymentsstellar.org
The onchain effect - how Decaf is revolutionizing local economies

Decaf, a non-custodial wallet built on Stellar, is empowering Latin Americans with seamless fiat-to-crypto on and off-ramps through MoneyGram integration. The article showcases real-world impact in San Francisco, Colombia, where the platform enables financial inclusion for unbanked populations.

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OCT 2023
1 story
October 20, 2023
12
OCT 2023
1 story
October 12, 2023
Paymentsstellar.org
Explore the open-source solution for bulk payments: the Stellar Disbursement Platform

The Stellar Development Foundation announced updates to the Stellar Disbursement Platform (SDP), an open-source tool for bulk payments that now supports supplier payouts, global payroll, government transfers, and enterprise remittances. The platform features self-hosting, on-demand wallet creation, multi-level access controls, and support for any Stellar-based digital asset.

5
OCT 2023
1 story
October 5, 2023
Walletsstellar.org
Bulk Disbursements with Beans App and Boss Money

Beans App and Boss Money wallet have integrated with the Stellar Disbursement Platform, enabling global bulk payments and financial access across 185+ countries and 10+ African nations respectively.

27
SEP 2023
1 story
September 27, 2023
Walletswww.finextra.com
MoneyGram to launch non-custodial digital wallet

MoneyGram announced a non-custodial digital wallet launching Q1 2024 on Stellar, enabling users to convert between fiat and stablecoins with cash-out at 180+ countries. The wallet integrates MoneyGram's compliance screening and fiat on/off-ramp services.

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SEP 2023
1 story
September 26, 2023
Stablecoinswww.theblock.co
Circle launches EURC stablecoin on Stellar network

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.