[trunkmonk]

Solid day folks. Fed coming to town soon.

[Vulcanized Crawler]

4th of july sale
not .08 but, take advantage

[europa7]

Franklin Templeton, the UN, and now you? Why Stellar may be the future of finance
"...With instant payments, near-zero fees, and real-world impact from Wall Street to war zones, Stellar is building a global financial network where efficiency meets inclusion—and legacy finance takes notice..."
Jun 18, 2025
https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/innovation/how-stellars-lightning-fast-blockchain-makes-money-move-like-magic-

"...Raja Chakravorti, Chief Business Officer at the Stellar Development Foundation, shares how Stellar’s low-cost, instant-settlement network is transforming lives and attracting heavyweights like Franklin Templeton and the United Nations. For high net-worth individuals and family offices, Stellar isn’t just a blockchain—it’s your ticket to a smarter, more inclusive financial future.

From Wall Street to Global Impact
Raja Chakravorti’s journey to Stellar spans decades of financial innovation. “I started on Wall Street in the 2000s, working in structured finance and mortgage-backed securities at two of the largest financial institutions,” he shared. After eight years at PayPal and stints at fintechs, he joined Stellar, drawn by its mission to make money move at the speed of email..."
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interesting...see article linked above for more details...cheers

[europa7]

Coinbase seeks ‘payments revolution’ via PayPal link-up
"...“It pushes the entire stablecoin ecosystem forward,” said a Coinbase representative..."
April 24, 2025
https://blockworks.co/news/coinbase-paypal-linkup-payments
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Talk around stablecoins, tokenization picking up
"...Is the finance world becoming “more liquid”? Experts give their takes as TradFi players consider new moves..."
March 28, 2025
https://blockworks.co/news/stablecoins-tokenization-blackrock-galaxy-das
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Billions to Trillions: Stablecoin Use-cases Poised to Expand the Market
June 2, 2025
https://www.theblock.co/post/354675/billions-to-trillions-stablecoin-use-cases-poised-to-expand-the-market
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The State of Crypto: The Future of Money is Here and It's Only Just Begun
June 10, 2025
https://www.theblock.co/post/357485/the-state-of-crypto-the-future-of-money-is-here-and-its-only-just-begun

~ This comprehensive analysis examines how enterprises are leveraging stablecoins to address real-world frictions in global finance and highlights key barriers that must be overcome for stablecoins to achieve mainstream adoption.
~ This research report is published in collaboration with Coinbase.
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PayPal seeks to launch USD stablecoin on Stellar
"...The integration is expected to enhance PYUSD's utility for various financial operations, including micro-financing..."
June 12, 2025
https://www.electronicpaymentsinternational.com/news/paypal-usd-stablecoin-stellar/

"...Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon stated: “By bringing PYUSD to 170+ countries, we’re transforming stablecoins into practical financial tools that millions of everyday users and merchants can actually use. Together, we are bringing stable digital currency to small businesses and individuals in emerging markets all over the globe.”

This announcement follows a recent partnership between Mastercard and PayPal, which aims to expand payment choices for users at checkout..."
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interesting possibilities...see info linked above for more details...cheers

[europa7]

tiqmo Taps MoneyGram to Enable Users to Send Cross-Border Money Transfers to Over 200 Locations
June 14, 2025
https://thefintechtimes.com/tiqmo-taps-moneygram-to-enable-users-to-send-cross-border-money-transfers-to-over-200-locations/

Saudi Arabia’s tiqmo and MoneyGram partner to power cross-border money movement
"...tiqmo users in Saudi Arabia can now access MoneyGram's global network to send funds to over 200 countries and territories..."
June 13, 2025
https://www.electronicpaymentsinternational.com/news/tiqmo-moneygram-cross-border-transfers/

MoneyGram And Mastercard Collaborate To Advance Digital Money Movement
02.04.2025
https://financialit.net/news/e-payments/moneygram-and-mastercard-collaborate-advance-digital-money-movement

How MoneyGram International Connects the Digital to Physical
https://stellar.org/case-studies/moneygram-international

MoneyGram and Stellar join CEX.io for global crypto cash conversions
"...CEX.io’s collaboration with MoneyGram and Stellar offers users expanded cash-in and cash-out options through USDC conversion..."
Sep 18, 2024
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cexio-integrates-moneygram-stellar-enhanced-usdc-cash-services
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interesting...see info linked above for more details...cheers

[europa7]

Can XLM Price Break Resistance and Hit $2 After PYUSD and PayFi Integration?
June 14, 2025
https://themarketperiodical.com/2025/06/14/can-xlm-price-break-resistance-and-hit-2-after-pyusd-and-payfi-integration/

Key Insights:

~ XLM price forms a bullish wedge and a pending buy signal with targets at $0.50 and $2.00.
Stellar awaits NYDFS approval for PYUSD launch across a 170+ country network.

~ The PayFi model will enable on-chain, real-time financing of SMBs, further enhancing the utility of Stellar.

~ Stellar (XLM) is attracting renewed market attention as bullish signals form across both charts and fundamentals. A regulatory catalyst may soon activate, with the network positioned to onboard PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin across its global infrastructure.

[europa7]

DTCC’s Plan For Digital Liquidity Tokens: New Patent Outlines Integrating XRP Ledger and Stellar Blockchain into Interoperable Asset Management
"...Explore how DTCC’s patent for managing digital liquidity tokens integrates XRP and XLM. Understand its relationship to a parallel patent on hierarchical control systems and cross-chain interoperability..."
May 22, 2025
https://genfinity.io/2025/05/22/dtcc-digital-liquidity-token-patent-xrp-xlm/

DTCC’s Master Plan: Tokenizing Quadrillions in Global Assets with Centralized Control
"...DTCC moves $3.7 quadrillion annually and just patented a system to bring all assets on-chain. Learn how this could reshape global finance—while keeping control centralized..."
April 30, 2025
https://genfinity.io/2025/04/30/dtcc-on-chain-patent-global-finance-takeover/
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How WisdomTree Makes Tokenized Assets Mainstream Via Stellar
https://stellar.org/case-studies/wisdomtree

How It Works
"...Asset tokenization on the Stellar network is a four-step process that does not require a smart contract. Financial institutions can take advantage of a variety of service providers in the Stellar ecosystem, to help issue assets on the network. WisdomTree leveraged support from DTCC Digital Assets and Fireblocks, to tokenize their digital funds and Gold token on the Stellar network..."

RWA Tokenization
https://stellar.org/use-cases/tokenization
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DTCC tees up institutional DeFi push with Securrency buy
"...Financial infrastructure giant’s agreement to buy a blockchain-based tech firm comes as tokenization efforts gain steam..."
October 19, 2023
https://blockworks.co/news/defi-acquisition-dtcc-securrency
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interesting...see info linked above for more details...cheers

[europa7]

Shift to digital asset technology won't be 'slow' — Franklin Templeton CEO
"...In the world of traditional finance, sentiment has been shifting toward digital assets, with BlackRock, JPMorgan and Franklin Templeton making moves..."
June 12, 2025
https://cointelegraph.com/news/franklin-templeton-ceo-digital-asset-shift

"...In an opinion piece published in Fortune, Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson wrote that the “advantages of blockchain are so compelling that we don’t foresee the shift to digital asset technology being slow or incremental,” echoing the growing positive sentiment some traditional finance institutions have toward crypto.

“Indeed, we expect our industry will evolve more in the next five years than in the last 50,” Johnson said. “The pressing question is whether financial institutions will choose to embrace the digital asset wave (and the disruption coming with it), actively fight it or bury its head in the sand.”..."
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Franklin Templeton CEO Warns Legacy Finance Faces "Blockbuster Moment" Without Crypto Adoption
"...Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson has issued a bold warning to traditional finance: embrace blockchain and crypto or risk obsolescence..."
June 12, 2025
https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/15839

[europa7]

Rain Expands Stablecoin Visa Cards to Solana, Tron and Stellar as Digital Payment Gains Momentum
"...The crypto card provider said demand is growing to make stablecoins spendable at merchants that accept Visa payments..."
May 29, 2025
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/05/29/rain-expands-stablecoin-visa-cards-to-solana-tron-and-stellar-as-digital-payment-gains-momentum

"...The update makes it easier for companies building on those chains to launch their own branded cards, backed by either custodial or non-custodial wallets, that work across borders and payment use cases. Users can then pay with stablecoins in real-world scenarios like buying groceries, sending business payouts or receiving funds overseas..."
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Rain Joins Visa’s Pilot Program for Stablecoin Settlement
By PYMNTS | May 1, 2025
https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2025/rain-joins-visa-pilot-program-stablecoin-settlement/
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Exclusive: Crypto card issuer Rain raises $24.5 million in round led by Norwest Venture Partners
March 24, 2025
https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/03/24/crypto-card-rain-funding-norwest-venture-partners/
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Rain
"...Launch a global card program powered by stablecoins..."
https://www.rain.xyz/

Startups building the future of finance need faster, more efficient payment rails. Rain is partnering with @Visa to settle fully onchain — unlocking 24/7 USDC settlement and tokenized credit receivables. This sets a new standard for payments in the digital asset economy. pic.twitter.com/A2rpfhXyko

— Rain (@raincards) May 1, 2025

[europa7]

Franklin Templeton Unveils 'Intraday Yield' for Tokenized Assets on Benji Platform
"...The 78-year-old asset manager said that stablecoins could now be used to purchase or redeem tokenized securities, too..."
Jun 10, 2025
https://decrypt.co/324315/franklin-templeton-unveils-intraday-yield-tokenized-assets-benji

"...The fund’s BENJI tokens resemble stablecoins, as assets pegged to the price of the dollar, and they have been issued across eight different networks, according to crypto data provider rwa.xyz. Among $775 million in BENJI tokens, $490 million exist on the layer-1 network Stellar (others include Ethereum, Avalanche, and Solana).

Bayston said that intraday yield will be rolled out on Stellar first, but eventually the feature will apply to BENJI tokens issued on all compatible networks.

Franklin Templeton said on Tuesday that its platform will now support wallet-to-wallet token transfers on supported blockchains, while also letting investors use stablecoins to purchase or redeem tokenized securities on its Benji platform..."
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Stellar: Tokenized Investment Assets
https://stellar.org/learn/tokenized-investment-assets
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Franklin Templeton Benji Platform Unlocks Astonishing Real Time Yield Crypto on Tokenized Assets
June 11, 2025
https://coinstats.app/news/ed23b3303f63b16b8545df144fa89cdf37d3e90cc8fbd818690dea3ea4734db4_Franklin-Templeton-Benji-Platform-Unlocks-Astonishing-Real-Time-Yield-Crypto-on-Tokenized-Assets/
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Franklin Templeton Unveils Intraday Yield for BENJI Fund
"...The patent-pending technology maximizes yield earning and creates new opportunities for BENJI holder..."
June 10, 2025
https://thedefiant.io/news/defi/franklin-templeton-unveils-intraday-yield-for-benji-fund

Franklin Templeton Says AI Agents Will ‘Revolutionize’ Social Media, Sending Tokens Soaring
"...The global investment manager’s report sent AI agent tokens up 30% to 90%..."
January 15, 2025
https://thedefiant.io/news/markets/franklin-templeton-says-ai-agents-will-revolutionize-social-media-sending-tokens-soaring
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interesting...see info linked above for more details...cheers

[europa7]

Messari: PayFi Ecosystem Analysis
Austin Weiler ~ Jan 23, 2025
https://messari.io/report/payfi-ecosystem-analysis
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Transaction Layer
"...The foundation of the PayFi stack ensures high throughput, low transaction costs, and rapid settlement—essential attributes for effective payment processing. Blockchain platforms such as Solana and Stellar are optimized for these requirements, offering solutions such as Solana Pay and the Stellar Disbursement Platform to enhance payment efficiency..."
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Stellar Disbursement Platform
https://stellar.org/products-and-tools/disbursement-platform
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"...Complementing Stellar is the Stellar Disbursement Platform (SDP), an open-source solution for bulk payments. The SDP supports up to 10,000 transactions in a single operation, settling funds near-instantly and operating 24/7. It also simplifies recipient onboarding through wallet creation via SMS invitations. With integrations like MoneyGram, the SDP bridges digital assets with fiat, enabling real-time payroll, humanitarian aid, and vendor payment disbursements..."

Currency Layer
"...The currency layer for PayFi dapps is predominantly built on USDC, with PYUSD and USDP also utilized in some cases. New PayFi dapps can integrate other major stablecoins, such as USDT and USDM, with additional non-USD options like EURC, XSGD, GYEN, and HKDR expected in the future. The availability of multiple stablecoins tied to different national currencies enhances accessibility for on/off ramps, enabling more versatile payment options beyond USD-backed conversions. This supports international transactions and crypto-to-fiat settlements, improving the attainability of blockchain transactions globally..."
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PayPal USD (PYUSD) Plans to Use Stellar for New Use Cases
News provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc.
Jun 11, 2025
https://cbs4indy.com/business/press-releases/cision/20250611SF07578/paypal-usd-pyusd-plans-to-use-stellar-for-new-use-cases/
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interesting Messari report re PayFi and connection to recent news re PYUSD (PayPal stablecoin) and Stellar...imho...see info linked above for more details...cheers

[europa7]

U.S. Faster Payments Council Recommends Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) to Meet G20 Targets
May 24, 2025
https://timestabloid.com/u-s-faster-payments-council-recommends-ripple-xrp-and-stellar-xlm-to-meet-g20-targets/
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Collaboration with Ripple and Stellar Highlighted
"...In a portion of the report labeled “Promote Inter-Industry Collaboration,” the Council urges alignment with global financial technology initiatives. It recommends partnerships with innovative fintechs and startups working on cross-border solutions, specifically Ripple and Stellar.

These firms are widely associated with using XRP and XLM to facilitate digital asset transfers across jurisdictions. The mention of these companies in a confidential policy document indicates a growing institutional openness to incorporating blockchain-based settlement layers into traditional payment infrastructures..."
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Faster Payments Council
https://fasterpaymentscouncil.org/

Leadership
https://fasterpaymentscouncil.org/Leadership

"...The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC) leadership includes the executive director and Board of Directors. As a principles-based organization, its structure, operations and activities are designed to adhere to the fundamental values of inclusiveness and fairness; flexibility and responsiveness; and transparency in decision-making. The FPC Board of Directors is comprised of voting members that represent the six membership segments..."
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A confidential 2025 report from the U.S. Faster Payments Council stated that for U.S. domestic payment providers to align with the G20’s cross-border payment objectives, they should accelerate the adoption of ISO 20022 and promote “inter-industry collaboration” with fintech… pic.twitter.com/TjRssXPptA

— SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) May 23, 2025

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interesting...several major banks, credit unions, and enterprises represented on the Board of Directors and Advisory Group leadership for the Faster Payments Council (FPC)...see info linked above for more details...cheers

[ap17]

Wow, NICE. Hope they get approved!! 🤑🤑🏦🏦

[europa7]

Pro Ukraine Magazine...PayPal...PYUSD stablecoin in 2025
https://www.facebook.com/pro.ukraine.magazine/photos/paypal-is-planning-a-large-scale-introduction-of-its-pyusd-stablecoin-in-2025the/122224252790199393/?_rdr

February 27, 2025

"...PayPal is planning a large-scale introduction of its PYUSD stablecoin in 2025.

The payment giant PayPal plans to significantly expand its use of its PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin in 2025. The company aims to provide all merchants with a single platform for convenient payments.

PayPal intends to launch a new product by the end of this year that will allow more than 20 million small and medium-sized enterprises to use PYUSD to pay their suppliers..."
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PayPal crypto chief discusses adoption of its native stablecoin
"...Jose Fernandez da Ponte, SVP and general manager of blockchain, crypto and digital assets at PayPal, joins CNBC Cryoto World’s MacKenzie Sigalos at Consensus 2025 to discuss adoption of its stablecoin, PYUSD, and regulatory hurdles ahead of the crypto industry..."
May 14 2025
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/05/14/paypal-crypto-chief-discusses-adoption-of-its-native-stablecoin.html

Coinbase waives fees on PayPal’s stablecoin in crypto payments push
April 24, 2025
https://www.reuters.com/business/coinbase-waives-fees-paypals-stablecoin-crypto-payments-push-2025-04-24/

PayPal USD (PYUSD) Plans to Use Stellar for New Use Cases
Jun 11 2025
https://markets.ft.com/data/announce/detail?dockey=600-202506110900PR_NEWS_USPRX____SF07578-1

"...PYUSD on Stellar can be used for fast, affordable cross-border payments and expanded access to essential financial services while bridging the digital and physical world with a vast array of on and off ramps. Users may also benefit from improved daily payment options and financing solutions such as working capital and business loans - use cases already thriving on the Stellar network - ultimately enabling a more seamless flow of value across global markets..."
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"..."Stellar is the network for fast, low-cost, and trusted global payments at scale. By bringing PYUSD to 170+ countries, we're transforming stablecoins into practical financial tools that millions of everyday users and merchants can actually use," shared Denelle Dixon, Chief Executive Officer of Stellar Development Foundation. "Together, we are bringing stable digital currency to small businesses and individuals in emerging markets all over the globe."..."
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interesting...see articles linked above for more details...cheers

[europa7]

Ukraine Lawmakers Introduce Historic Bill For Establishment Of Crypto Asset Reserve
June 11, 2025
https://zycrypto.com/ukraine-lawmakers-introduce-historic-bill-for-establishment-of-crypto-asset-reserve/
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Ukrainian MP leads charge for crypto inclusion in national reserves
6/11/2025
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/ukrainian-mp-leads-charge-for-crypto-inclusion-in-national-reserves/ar-AA1Gwo5d?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds
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Ukraine Proposes Bill to Include Crypto in National Reserves
June 11, 2025
"...Ukraine is taking a major step toward integrating cryptocurrency into its national financial strategy..."
https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/15808
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Ukraine’s Parliament Receives New Bill on Crypto Asset Reserves
"...Ukraine’s parliament has introduced a bill allowing the central bank to include Bitcoin in the country’s reserves..."
Jun 11, 2025
https://www.coinspeaker.com/ukraines-parliament-receives-new-bill-on-crypto-asset-reserves/
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Ukraine Bank Finds Stellar Blockchain Brings ‘Key Advantages’
"...A two-year study from TASCOMBANK, for the most part, adds a Stellar splash of fuel to the developing crypto economy of Ukraine..."
January 12, 2023
https://blockworks.co/news/ukraine-bank-finds-stellar-blockchain-brings-key-advantages
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Ukraine’s Tascombank Pilots Stellar-based E-hryvnia
Jan 15, 2023
https://news.bitcoin.com/ukraines-tascombank-pilots-stellar-based-e-hryvnia/

"...In January of 2021, the Ministry of Digital Transformation in Kyiv chose the Stellar Development Foundation as a partner in the development of the country’s virtual assets ecosystem, including infrastructure for NBU’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). In November, last year, the NBU presented a “draft e-hryvnia concept” to members of the crypto industry, banks, and other financial institutions..."
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Stellar CEO on Ukraine CBDC, $30M Fund for Blockchain Startups
"...Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon joins “First Mover” to discuss their involvement in developing Ukraine’s central bank digital currency hryvnia, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes to maintain the strength of the national currency through this initiative. Plus, a conversation on the recent legalization of digital assets in Ukraine and Stellar’s $30 million fund for blockchain startups..."
https://www.coindesk.com/video/stellar-ceo-on-ukraine-cbdc-30m-fund-for-blockchain-startups
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The role of digital economy in Ukraine’s reconstruction
Thu, April 13, 2023
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/the-role-of-digital-economy-in-ukraines-reconstruction/

"...This panel will feature Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Alex Bornyakov of Ukraine alongside CEO of Stellar Development Foundation Denelle Dixon, Founder and President of StrategEast Anatoly Motkin, and Deputy Assistant Administrator at USAID Mark Simakovsky to better understand the role of technology in Ukraine’s rebuilding efforts since Russia’s invasion..."
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Will Stellar (XLM) Become the Blockchain of Choice for Governments?
Feb 24, 2025
https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/20754106425641
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Ukraine’s Digital Currency
"...In 2021, Ukraine partnered with Stellar to help develop its own digital currency, the e-Hryvnia. This shows that Stellar is trusted by national governments for developing financial infrastructure..."
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interesting possibilities...see articles linked above for more details...cheers

[europa7]

PayPal USD (PYUSD) Plans to Use Stellar for New Use Cases
June 11, 2025
https://stellar.org/press/paypal-pyusd

PayPal CEO Breaks Silence on Stellar (XLM) Milestone: Details
11/06/2025
https://u.today/paypal-ceo-breaks-silence-on-stellar-xlm-milestone-details

"...In a significant move for blockchain adoption and stablecoin utility, PayPal's CEO has officially acknowledged a key milestone in the company's dollar-pegged stablecoin expansion: PayPal USD (PYUSD) is set to launch on the Stellar network, pending regulatory approval..."

PYUSD is coming to @StellarOrg, reaching a broader group of developers and unlocking new opportunities for the stablecoin. More blockchains, greater access – and we’re not stopping now. pic.twitter.com/DDfpb9JBzM

— Alex Chriss (@acce) June 11, 2025

PYUSD on Stellar. This is the future of payments. pic.twitter.com/0tS8aVu0vO

— Stellar (@StellarOrg) June 11, 2025

[Vulcanized Crawler]

going back down to buying range
i go miss the .10s

[dshade]

ACHUSD is cheap. Like XLMUSD & XRPUSD but actually in use right now all over Asia

[Vulcanized Crawler]

right u r

[Mooseisloose1]

I think we're going to see extreme volitity 
Buckle up

[giveit2me]

i usually buy XLM 20% dips, but i'll stop for 1.5 years, i'm still holding and i'll keep holding no matter what. concentrating on physical cu au ag, couple properties outside US

[LCJR]

Just a post that shouldn't have been made. Unprofessional at the least. Company execs should keep personal feelings out of the media. 

LCJR

[Dog Johnson]

Does anybody have any knowledge or comments for the stellar remarks against XRP

[Vulcanized Crawler]

wise

[LCJR]

Perfect, getting ready to make another large purchase. Beautiful. 

[Vulcanized Crawler]

TIMBER

[giveit2me]

been wondering for a while now, what kinda currency is Jed gonna use to pay for the launch of Haven-1, certainly not visa...

[ysung]

[ysung]

[giveit2me]

visa is not cryptocurrency

[giveit2me]

omG

[Vulcanized Crawler]

we all move up together still

[giveit2me]

i dont know how to structure my reply. i dont look at xlm as a trader, hoping some rich guy will start buying it, and i make pretty penny on that. on the opposite, i hope the rich guy dont buy a single xlm. i hope the rich guy makes it the main crypto on their platform. why betamax lost to vhs. why hd dvd lost to bluray. why people buy and drive cars to work and leisure, and not semi trucks with trailers. thats part of my tninkin, i ll keep the other part to myself. ive chosen xlm and nothing else

[ap17]

Correct, the community holding this AND crypto in general is Miniscule compared to mainstream investment vehicles. (ask any older relative if they own crypto) The planet population is a bad comparator.

[Oh The Wise Guy]

You are talking about 8 bln people and total circulation of lumins divided among the 8 bln people as if all those 8 bln people are lined up in line getting all they can get buying xlm. Why wouldn't someone rich like Elon Musk buy entire supplies in circulation and then disperse one by one among all of them that willing to buy-price will skyrocket to the moon because of the scarcity of available coins. And when you hold the entire circulating supply and selling only small amounts price would skyrocket because of supply and demand, right? But no one in the world doing it.

[giveit2me]

xlm down, bond prices down, gold up

[giveit2me]

XLM sell off dragging down cryptos

[giveit2me]

then, if you are a bank, and want to keep 1 billion XLM reserves... but, there are thousands of banks

[giveit2me]

8 billion people in the world, and only 50 billion XLMs, this is 6.25 stellar lumens per person. then you start adding rwa tokenizations, transfers, payments, defi, space...

[Oh The Wise Guy]

And there's still no beer on Mars!...
You are genius!

[giveit2me]

xlm sell off, treasury sell off, gold rallies

[giveit2me]

the name is right, the speed is right, everything xlm stellar lumens is right

[delerious1]

Good point, I'd never thought of that

[giveit2me]

lets imagine the following, somebody is on Mars, their beer reserves are depleted and they want to restock... a spaceship is leaving planet Earth in 10 hours Mars bound, next one is in 6 months. it will take 20 minutes to buy the beer paying with xlm. using bitcoin will take 48.3 hours, thus, no beer

[giveit2me]

xlm $10 in 2 years, and still be cheap

[europa7]

Block Time Financial and Stellar

https://blocktimefinancial.com/partners/ ~ (see listing of Stellar)
https://blocktimefinancial.com/about-us/
https://blocktimefinancial.com/news/ ~ (see Stellar news items)
https://blocktimefinancial.com/use-cases/
https://blocktimefinancial.com/trading-on-stellar/
https://blocktimefinancial.com/solutions/

Platform Spotlight: Block Time Financial ~ (Block Time Financial co-founders discuss why they chose Stellar)
Security Token Market
Feb 28, 2024

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Fintiv partners with Block Time Financial to tokenize digital assets
Apr 23, 2024
https://www.everythinglubbock.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/703281731/fintiv-partners-with-block-time-financial-to-tokenize-digital-assets/

Blockchain Companies Already Creating Test Wyoming Stable Tokens
A blockchain company recently told top Wyoming officials that it’s already tested a Wyoming digital stable token at least 150,000 times.
November 29, 2023
https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/11/29/blockchain-companies-already-creating-test-wyoming-stable-tokens/

"...In fact, at least one company says it has already created a Wyoming Stable Token for testing purposes on its Stellar Test Net and Future Net.

Louis Morgan, co-founder and chief technology officer of Block Time Financial, told commissioners during their most recent Wyoming Stable Token Commission meeting that his company created a test Wyoming Stable Token on Nov. 2 and has already been putting it to work virtually.

“Since then, we have processed over 150,000 payments and thousands of trades between 2,997 accounts for about $2 in blockchain transaction fees,” he told commissioners. “These are examples of markets between the WST (Wyoming Stable Token) and the USDC Coin and the XLM native token for the blockchain and liquidity pools.”..."
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60-Plus Years Of Experience
"...Morgan urged the commission to continue a multi-chain approach for Wyoming’s Stable Token during his comments.

“A fast, low-cost blockchain would help solve many of the use cases in the business plan,” he said.

That includes distribution of financial services, retail token holders and efficient management of social programs.

“We have completed a project similar to the WST for a regulated financial institution,” Morgan added. “We specialize in the Stellar Blockchain used by MoneyGram, Franklin Templeton, Wisdom Tree, among others. It is used for a CBDC, pilot projects in several countries such as the Ukraine, the Philippines and the Marshall Islands.”

The chain, in use since 2014, also offers a transaction cost much lower than competitors, Morgan added. It’s 1/10,000 of a cent, with block confirmation times of just five seconds.

Morgan has more than 30 years in the financial sector, while his co-founder, Bruce Rosenheimer, is a Wall Street veteran of more than 35 years working on the Capital Markets teams at Solomon Brothers, Citi and JPM..."

[europa7]

Stellar price surges as a unique pattern point to a 63% jump
January 1, 2025
https://crypto.news/stellar-price-surges-as-a-unique-pattern-point-to-a-63-jump/

[europa7]

interesting comments by CEO of Franklin Templeton re 'distraction of Bitcoin' and the disruptive nature of alt crypto DLT tokenization of real world assets, smart contracts. and artificial intelligence (AI) vis a vis tradfi...

Most people don't realize Franklin Templeton runs a tokenized US government fund. The majority of which is tokenized on $XLM pic.twitter.com/yFJTyiZ3KT

— Nick LoBue ☀️ (@NicholasLobue) December 22, 2024

Nicholas Lobue: "...Most people don't realize Franklin Templeton runs a tokenized US government fund. The majority of which is tokenized on $XLM..."
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XFREIGHTBROKER🇺🇸
@DRAINSWAMPSCUM
Dec 22, 2024

I asked Grok

"...Franklin Templeton has engaged with the Stellar (XLM) blockchain for tokenization purposes. They have tokenized their OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund (FOBXX), making it available on multiple blockchains, including Stellar. This fund's shares are represented by the BENJI token, which can be traded on the Stellar network among others..."

[europa7]

Huma Finance...Arf...Stellar...

Huma Finance
@humafinance
Dec 12, 2024

Our partner @arf_one's journey is a story of transformation: $830M in USDC loans, $1.6B in transaction volume, & zero defaults, powered by blockchain efficiency & @StellarOrg's fast & secure payment rails.

By eliminating pre-funding & enabling same-day settlements, Arf is… https://t.co/lg8hsxLaDd

— Huma Finance 🟣 (@humafinance) December 12, 2024

"...Our partner @arf_one's journey is a story of transformation: $830M in USDC loans, $1.6B in transaction volume, & zero defaults, powered by blockchain efficiency & @StellarOrg's fast & secure payment rails...

By eliminating pre-funding & enabling same-day settlements, Arf is setting a new standard for cross-border payments. Read all about it in Stellar's case study..."
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Stellar ~ Case Study: "How Arf Gives Financial Institutions Access to New Markets"
https://stellar.org/case-studies/arf
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Huma Finance co-founder Richard Liu: Huma's payment financing transaction volume has exceeded 2 billion dollars
2024-11-10
https://www.chaincatcher.com/en/article/2151316

Tokenized RWA Platform Huma Finance Gets $38M Investment, Plans Expansion to Solana and Stellar’s Soroban
Sep 11, 2024
"...Huma's payment-finance platform aims to address the liquidity needs of trade financing using blockchain technology for faster settlement..."
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/09/11/tokenized-rwa-platform-huma-finance-gets-38m-investment-plans-expansion-to-solana-and-stellars-soroban

Huma Finance and Arf Merge to Transform Global Finance Through Real World Asset Tokenization
April 17, 2024
"...Combined company will make cross border payments and asset tokenization more accessible with the transparency, real-time efficiency, and trust of blockchain technology..."
https://arf.one/huma-finance-and-arf-merge-to-transform-global-finance-through-real-world-asset-tokenization/
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https://x.com/arf_one
Arf
https://arf.one
"...Liquidity for cross-border payments, unlocked. Cross-border payments require liquidity for growth. Arf unlocks capital without constraints for borderless transactions, in a fully transparent and compliant manner..."

https://x.com/humafinance
Huma Finance
https://huma.finance
"...The First PayFi Network. Huma powers financing of global payments, with instant access to liquidity anywhere, anytime..."
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interesting...see articles and site linked above for more details...cheers

[europa7]

Hello Soroban Testnet: DIA Oracles Live on Stellar Smart Contract Platform
December 17, 2024
"...We are thrilled to announce the deployment of a price oracle on Stellar’s Soroban testnet. Developers can begin testing DeFi dApps powered by DIA price oracles..."
https://www.diadata.org/blog/post/soroban-stellar-oracle-dia/