Stellar Development Foundation

About this time last month, I was at Stellar Development Foundation’s Meridian conference in London, where I moderated a panel on “Blockchain Trendsetters in Emerging Markets.” Gwera Kiwana Yele Bademosi and Tefiro Serunjogi all spoke intelligently about how to think about crypto in Africa both from a crypto native and traditional fintech perspective. I’m more bullish than ever about this technology’s potential in Africa.

?? We’re thrilled to announce that VNX Euro (VEUR) and VNX Swiss Franc (VCHF) are listed on PointPay Exchange – powered by Stellar Development Foundation! ? Leveraging the strengths of the Stellar technology and PointPay’s exchange platform, VEUR and VCHF offer PointPay users high-speed, low-cost, and reliable transaction options, showcasing the robust infrastructure supporting these digital assets. ?? PointPay, trusted by over 3 million users in 200+ countries and ranked among the top 30 exchanges on CoinMarketCap, enhances the trading experience with robust liquidity, advanced tools, and competitive staking options. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dPx9nxgv

New numbers, new Soroban projects, and new wallets. Watch our Q3 in review recap??? Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/g6jAt2PE

New numbers, new Soroban projects, and new wallets. Watch our Q3 in review recap??? Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/g6jAt2PE

Wrapped up an energizing week at the Global Finance & Technology Network’s (GFTN fka Elevandi) Insights Forum and the Singapore Fintech Festival. From roundtable sessions discussing stablecoins & asset tokenization to hosting the “Future of Finance” discussion with two industry visionaries?Dante A. Disparte and Balaji S., the week was packed with forward-looking conversations on the future of finance globally and plenty of hot takes on the potential effects of the U.S. election. A few takeaways: → Stablecoins are reshaping emerging markets by unlocking access to financial inclusion and low-risk investments. → For tokenized assets, it’s time to move beyond sandboxes and proofs of concept in international jurisdictions to further real world adoption. → The driver for the next wave of financial technology empowering individuals globally is an ongoing collaborative effort across traditional finance and digital innovation. Thank you, GFTN and Sopnendu Mohanty for the opportunity to connect with so many leaders in the space – excited to bring these insights back to the Stellar Development Foundation, the Stellar ecosystem, and beyond! #SFF2024

The proof is in the numbers. Traditional rail: 50,000 transactions at $1/transaction = $50,000 The Stellar network: 50,000 transactions = $120 Full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/gUj_VmxK

#Stablecoin maxis (and those corporates new to the product set and wondering how to incorporate it into your payment/treasury workflows in the US or globally). Did you know that you can swap between Ethereum, Solana and Stellar versions of our #ZUSD and #GYEN stablecoins directly via our regulated platform (and via our API too)? Interoperability is a buzz word and the seamless transfer of value across different blockchain networks is an important factor in adoption. GMO-Z.com Trust Company operates under an New York State Department of Financial Services Trust Charter and is part of the GMO Internet Group, Inc. (the original Japanese dot.com conglomerate) and so our high quality proprietary technology facilitates seamless, no-cost transfers between blockchains within a regulated environment. If you need an NYDFS Green listed multi-currency, multi-blockchain stablecoin solution get in touch. Individuals and Corporates can find out more (or apply to open an account) at https://stablecoin.z.com/ We are the second largest NYDFS Stablecoin on Solana by the way! Ready for you to build on and interact with one of the most active crypto ecosystems. If you are building on Solana or Stellar and wish to include highly regulated stablecoins in your project, get in touch. If you're a payments orchestrator or building the new rails of the future, let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Solana Foundation Stellar Development Foundation #payments #interoperability #ZUSD #GYEN #GMOTrust #keepbuilding #Solana #Stellar

?? Project DAMA 2 has been unveiled as part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Project Guardian initiative, revealing key components provided by Memento Blockchain + Axelar in a tokenized-assets pilot led by Deutsche Bank. The implementation connects components built on Avalanche, Stellar and zkSync. The resulting multichain asset-servicing pilot will deliver: ?Soulbound token-based digital identity. ?Paymaster gas fee management functionality. ?Tokenized fund creation and issuance/ ?Modular smart contracts for asset servicing. ?Seamless interoperability. Interop Labs has enabled this pilot to achieve full interoperability, connecting through the Axelar network to Avalanche Fuji and Stellar. This achievement opens the door to future integration with over 69 blockchain networks. To learn more about what Deutsche Bank, Axelar + Memento unveiled today at Singapore Fintech Festival, read the announcement ?? https://lnkd.in/d8UQ2N7v

?? The interoperability between #blockchain and core banking systems, which DCM have deployed as the solution provider of Transparent Network, is already making a substantial impact on Ukraine’s financial market and is poised to influence the global market as well. Here’s why ?? As Paul Wong highlighted in DCM`s interview for CoinDesk, ???? Ukraine stands on the brink of a historic moment—with approximately half a trillion dollars in aid expected to flow into the country for recovery and development. Typically, 20-40% of this development aid is lost due to misconduct, fraud, and malfeasance. ?? With Transparent Network, we can ensure transparency, traceability, and reliable audibility of this process, allowing donors full visibility into the allocation of their funds. This changes the game and builds trust in the financial assistance process. And this is just one powerful example of how Transparent Network is set to transform the financial sector ?? Stay tuned for upcoming posts—where we’ll share even more exciting insights! ?? #DCM #TransparentNetwork Stellar Development Foundation The World Bank IFC - International Finance Corporation UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency USAID Mykhailo Fedorov

Our workplaces at Stellar Development Foundation in New York and San Francisco represent more than just physical spaces—they are homes for collaboration, connection, and growth. Last month, after months of planning and anticipation, we welcomed our team into our brand-new office in the heart of Manhattan. After settling in, we gathered with team members, industry partners, and Stellar community members to celebrate this milestone. It’s no secret that New York is back in full swing, and we are so excited to be a part of that energy! New York is a world-class center for business, innovation, and creativity. The city's rich talent pool will help us build a diverse team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who will drive our company forward. There’s just something irreplaceable about the experience of working together in a shared environment, which is why we’ve focused our recruiting efforts this past year on hiring individuals near one of our offices. In fact, 70% of our hires this year were hired in either San Francisco or New York. The spontaneous conversations, quick brainstorming sessions, and the simple joys of connecting with each other face-to-face foster creativity and innovation in ways that are difficult to replicate virtually. Being in the same room allows our ideas to flow more freely. We’re excited to see how this new space will spark new levels of collaboration. This was more than just an office opening – it’s the beginning of a new chapter for us, and we’re so excited about what lies ahead.? We can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve as we come together and continue building a future that’s even brighter than before. Hello New York!