Denelle Dixon
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1/ A solution to bridge the gap between the cash and crypto economies is here. Today, we rolled out a new on/off-ramp service with
@MoneyGram
.
Here's why this is a big deal...
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Today’s decision in the Ripple case tells us that a digital asset (much like an orange grove BTW) is NOT a security in and of itself. Judge Torres’ decision on that point is important. The industry has been waiting for clarity - this decision goes a long way to get us there. Can
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So happy to share that USDC is now live on Stellar! The integration of the world’s leading digital dollar stablecoin brings immense value to Stellar’s ecosystem, connecting and creating new business opportunities to optimize payments, especially cross-border transactions.
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1/ Today we announced some big news with
@MoneyGram
. Here's what we're going to do, and why it'll be a gamechanger.
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🥳️Starting today,
@Coinbase
now fully supports Circle’s USDC via the Stellar network. Millions of customers, both institutional and retail, can now access a global digital dollar.
$USDC on Stellar is now officially supported by
@Coinbase
! Coinbase’s millions of users can now benefit from near-instant speeds on USDC deposits and withdrawals via Stellar, and more easily access the network of real world utility. [1/2]
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Protocol 20 is officially live. Smart contracts on Stellar are here! Streamlined transactions, expanded use cases, heightened security, and so much more – it's a game-changer for the network, and it's all thanks to the heart and hustle of this entire ecosystem. Proud is an
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FedNow's launch has received a lot of attention - especially from our industry. Is this the Fed's "crypto killer"? The beginning of a pathway towards a US CBDC? Are we all doomed?
No.
I think this is a net positive development for the industry - here's why.
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Had a lot of fun talking to Tony about everything from smart contracts to regulation. Thanks
@ThinkingCrypto1
for having me!
My interview with
@DenelleDixon
, CEO of
@StellarOrg
is live!
WATCH ▶️
Topics:
- Latest Updates on the
#Stellar
Network
-
@MoneyGram
Partnership
-
#XLM
,
#USDC
,
#Stablecoins
,
#CBDCs
- Testifying before Congress
-
#Crypto
Regulations
-
#Bitcoin
,
#NFTs
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1/ We've just moved $150 million on-chain to support the growth and development of the Stellar network.
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The decision to invest in
@MoneyGram
was an easy one. After years of getting to know the business and the teams, we are excited to take part in MGI’s next chapter. It’s been an awesome few years working together, and we are excited for what’s next!
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The change is n̶e̶a̶r̶ here.
There's a problem with today's digital economy. Stellar is fixing it.
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1/ At tomorrow’s hearing, I’ll make the case that stablecoins are a critical component of a more equitable financial system. There are some incredible solutions in the Stellar ecosystem already solving problems created by gaps in the existing system. I’ll shine a light on them.
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1/ Too often, mainstream conversations still focus on the “promise” of blockchain and crypto. Today I sought to shift the narrative to the value it’s already providing today to many individuals and businesses previously excluded from the global financial system.
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1/ The long-awaited
@federalreserve
CBDC discussion paper is out. First reaction: I had hoped this would be more of a jump forward for CBDC development in the US, but it still has us circling back at square one…
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1/ I hate the negative attention that crypto and blockchain have gotten over the last few weeks. Nothing that’s happened with FTX or SBF has anything to do with blockchain, what the tech is good for, or what it’s already doing to enhance financial infrastructure.
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I've said it before, clarity leads to adoption.
Obviously,
@PayPal
’s PYUSD has been long in the making but it's no coincidence that we're seeing it announced following SEC court case decisions and movement on two significant pieces of legislation.
The longer the US waits to
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Grateful for the
@Forbes
50 over 50 nod, and proud to champion women in blockchain alongside an incredible list of founders & innovators.
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Doesn't get much more real than this: Stellar Aid Assist takes over the
@nytimes
.
#StellarIRL
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If you didn't already know about USDC with Stellar capabilities (incredibly fast, near-zero transaction costs), you should. This
@Okcoin
integration will introduce more users to the benefits of moving USDC with Stellar.
Today, fast-growing crypto platform
@Okcoin
became the first US exchange to integrate USDC with Stellar capabilities, providing a notable on-ramp for retail and institutional customers.
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Important! We are investigating a takeover of twitter account Please do not trust comms from that account until we report back.
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1/7 We support the Wyden-Toomey-Lummis infrastructure deal amendment. Blockchain innovation in the US should be supported with smart legislation and accountability that makes sense.
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1/ It’s easy to get caught up in big scary what ifs and attention grabbing headlines. But today's
@SenateAgGOP
@SenateAgDems
hearing showed how networks like Stellar are solving real world problems that have left people out of the financial system for decades. A thread:
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Liquidity is key to the Stellar network because it enables quick and efficient asset conversation for cross border payments. Protocol 18 is a significant step in the journey to improve liquidity. Thanks to all who collaborated to make this upgrade possible today!
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Today marks a defining moment for Stellar. SDF extends a sincere invitation to all builders to join us on Stellar Mainnet. With Soroban now live, the Stellar smart contracts platform paves the way for limitless dapp innovation.
This is legacy in the making.
Cheers to all the
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The game has changed with
@MoneyGram
and Stellar. We're transforming the way money moves and making financial access a reality for everyone.
Thanks for having us,
@TechCrunch
#Disrupt2022
.
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1/ 1-to-1 fiat-backed stablecoins are not securities. And nothing that's happened this week changes that statement. There are players in the market that operate responsibly, with consumers and regulators in mind. Secure, 1-to-1 fiat-backed stablecoins are crucial to this industry
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Franklin Templeton continues to innovate and they are doing it on Stellar.
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I think its official - I waited a bit to ensure we wouldn't see another retraction 😉Today's news re the Bitcoin ETFs is fantastic - and is the long awaited signal for Wall Street. It will drive major players to adopt blockchain, move our entire industry forward and enhance
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1/ Today's executive order is a significant milestone. It's a big deal for the White House to engage directly on digital assets, and even more so to call for a government-wide strategy and cooperation.
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There's a reason why major financial institutions prefer Stellar when it comes to tokenization. Read about it for yourself!!
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Honored to testify at next week's full committee hearing on digital assets and the future of finance. Thank you to Chairwoman
@RepMaxineWaters
and the committee
@FSCDems
for the opportunity for open dialogue.
BREAKING ‼️
Chairwoman
@RepMaxineWaters
Announces
#Cryptocurrency
CEOs to Testify at Full Committee Hearing |
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Firm in my belief: Smart contracts go beyond code; they're the foundation to a more inclusive future, where tech, not intermediaries, upholds agreements. Less than a week until the vote brings Soroban to Stellar Mainnet—thrilled about it.
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Tokenization isn't just a trend for us; it's the core of our expertise, our bread and butter. Stellar has raised the bar and will continue to do so.
Tokenization is taking off! Make no mistake: Stellar is the network institutions are turning to to bring real-world assets to the masses.
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It was such an honor to meet with President Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine's leading efforts around digital transformation.
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1/ Exploration of CBDCs is important and we are actively working with central banks around the globe to do that.
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1/ As a network built for payments, we recognize that trust in assets is vital. And for stablecoins, knowing how a token is backed is key to that trust. That is why it’s crucial to have a clear definition for tokens that hold the stablecoin label.
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Stellar Aid Assist is more than just a headline. We're using blockchain to solve real-world problems. Read it for yourself:
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.
@TASCOMBANK
and
@BittGlobal
's decision to pilot an electronic hryvnia on Stellar is a testament to the network's leading qualities for asset issuance — an open-source, public blockchain with built-in capabilities for asset issuers. Pleased to share this news!
.
@TASCOMBANK
, one of Ukraine's oldest commercial banks, and fintech
@BittGlobal
have launched a pilot project to issue an electronic hryvnia on Stellar
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The internet survived the bubble bursting in 2000, and crypto will survive today's pressure. I talk about it in my latest op-ed featured in
@FastCompany
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@bgarlinghouse
So glad to see this ruling. There is just no other sensible way to think about a digital asset. Bummed you all had to fight this fight - but very glad you did. Thanks for helping create the clarity we need.
@bgarlinghouse
@Ripple
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On and off-ramps. We talk about it a lot at Stellar, but on and off-ramps are the key to real-world utility. It doesn't matter how fast we can send or receive money on the blockchain if it still takes 3-5 business days to access your funds.
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The Stellar network is wrapping up the year with a major milestone. Today we announced the release of a full suite of software that supports Protocol 20, which is the last step before the Mainnet validator vote on January 30th.
yay!!!
6/6 Stay tuned for updates as we continue to build, scale, and elevate. For now, here is the roadmap to Mainnet and the phased approach for a smooth transition.
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The Stellar network is where leaders like
@MoneyGram
and
@sendwyre
can come together to build the inclusive, future financial system so many around the world need. Integrations like this show we're making meaningful progress toward the next wave of crypto adoption.
We are excited to announce our latest integration with
@MoneyGram
. Combining their global retail network with Wyre’s infrastructure end users now have the ability to transition between cash and digital assets seamlessly.
Click the link to read more!👇
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👀 see you in 10
Something cool is dropping in 10 days.
Get ready to gear up for a change that's got us all excited. Stay curious 😎
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Today we unveiled the magic that makes
@Stellarorg
's aid disbursements possible, the Stellar Disbursement Platform. After a year of hard-work and patience, it's live and now available to anyone through the power of open-source! Our team took this on as a labor of love - building
1/ Today, we’re excited to share the open-source release of the Stellar Disbursement Platform.
From paying gig workers anywhere in the world to delivering digital aid, anyone can power global payments using digital assets with this publicly available, bulk disbursements tool.
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From the inaugural Meridian in 2019 to
#Meridian2023
, our role remains the same: SDF operates as the convenor for all of you - a space for you all building on Stellar to connect, thrive, unite, and celebrate the wins.
See you in two weeks.
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The addition of USDC on Stellar means greater growth and innovation for developers and businesses in our ecosystem, pushing this network to the next level. Inspired by what we will do together
@centre_io
@circlepay
@StellarOrg
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The next phase of Stellar is here. Our mission? Making everyday financial lives undeniably better. With resilient tech, a top-tier ecosystem, and a lot of passion, we're here to cement real-world impact.
Ten years ago, the Stellar network began as a decentralized payment network with the infrastructure, features, and tools needed to enable fast, affordable, efficient payments.
Now, on the brink of a decade of success, the Stellar Development Foundation's mission of greater
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Transparency is an important value for SDF and for me personally. That's why I want to share with all of you the 2021 roadmap, outlining our vision for our work to support and grow the Stellar network in the year ahead:
Our 2021 strategic roadmap is now live! CEO
@denelledixon
shares why transparency is pivotal to SDF's work and what SDF has planned for the upcoming year:
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💯…utility …
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@StellarOrg
USDC continues to gain traction as a fast, low cost Layer 1 for digital dollar payments around the world.
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Look at the utility we said we were going to deliver at the start of 2023. We did that. In 2024 we're going to continue the momentum alongside the Stellar ecosystem to transform everyday financial services for everyday people.
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What a way to start 2021! Looking forward to our work with Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and showing how public-private partnership can deliver meaningful innovation for citizens, businesses, and markets.
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Woke up in Accra to some great + relevant news. Yellow Card is integrating USDC on Stellar – a game-changer for fast and secure cross-border payments in Africa.
& btw this ↑ extends to users without traditional bank accounts. Talk about access.
Africa's digital revolution gains momentum as Yellow Card introduces USDC on Stellar.
"We are thrilled to bring USDC on Stellar to our users. This is a giant leap forward for global payments, making it easier, faster, and more affordable for people around the world to access and
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At
@StellarOrg
, we're all about unlocking blockchain's potential.
Read
@TheBlock__
’s report to see how Stellar's on and off-ramps bridge the gap between fiat and digital economies, empowering businesses to solve real-world problems.
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8/ Learn more at . We can’t wait to share more as we build.
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Shared this with the SDF team yesterday, and I wanted to share it with the Stellar community too. The lessons from our travels to Accra, Lagos and Nairobi pair nicely with the years of work on Soroban; we need to: stay energized, work together, and keep building for a better
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1/ The UK government's proposals for crypto reg show a step forward. I know industry and government can come together to create clear, robust, and reasonable regulation that supports industry growth while holding bad actors accountable.
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1/ The burst of energy in DC around stablecoins is encouraging. From the hearings to new proposals, we are seeing bipartisan focus and willingness to engage on the opportunities stablecoins can unlock and the risks we need to consider in order to get this right.
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What a year it's been… a true year of utility for the Stellar network. Reflecting on the ecosystem's hard work, I couldn't be prouder of all we've accomplished together. Here's a look back ↓ (1/8)
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Who better to wrap up the season with than with the man..the myth.. the legend
@JedMcCaleb
?
Continually awestruck by his brilliance and commitment to advancing humanity through blockchain and waayyy beyond. I'm ready to take the jump seat to space when you are :)
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Grateful for the amazing work pulled off by the
@StellarOrg
team over the holiday break to pull together a thoughtful comment letter to the NPRM, that you can read here:
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Exciting times ahead as
@Bitwage
and
@vibrantwallet
team up, powered by Stellar, to provide payroll solutions for Argentinians in the international workforce.
1/6 Exciting news!
@Bitwage
and
@vibrantwallet
partner to make USD stablecoin payments seamless and zero-fee for remote workers worldwide. Get paid faster and cheaper with easy cash-out options in local currency. More:
Sign up now:
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By improving the "last mile" delivery of money in the U.S., we might be witnessing the dawn of a new era in payments that plays to the strengths of both blockchain and institutions (whether they realize it or not).
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Open source projects enable more collaboration, transparency, and growth. I'm so happy to see
@IBMBlockchain
open source the code behind World Wire!
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Celebrating another year around the sun -weighted vest and backpack with more! Happy day!
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This partnership expands the Stellar anchor network and will connect businesses to cash on/off ramps in new countries. More access, more opportunities.
Today,
@NiumGlobal
and SDF announced a new partnership to enable cash payouts for businesses in 190 countries. Companies can leverage this integration to accelerate the receipt of funds, reduce settlement risk, and remove pre-funding requirements.
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The passage of the Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act by the US House Financial Services Committee today is an important step for the future of our industry. The work of Chairman
@PatrickMcHenry
, and Ranking Member
@RepMaxineWaters
, and all of the committee members and their
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The Franklin Templeton (
@FTI_DA
) OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund is a game-changer for investment management. With Stellar's asset tokenization capabilities, Stellar makes traditional finance more accessible to all.
📢 Big news! Franklin Templeton's (
@FTI_DA
) OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund is now available on the Stellar network through the Benji Investments app. The first mutual fund to use public blockchain technology for transactions and share ownership.
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1/4 With MiCA moving ahead, this is the first major crypto legislation we’ve seen — and it’s the EU leading on the regulatory frameworks that will likely play a role in setting the tone for the rest of the world.
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Another day, another opportunity to create real-world value on Stellar. Effortlessly issue, mint, and burn assets with the Stellar Asset Sandbox.
Proud of the team for getting this off the ground.
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Encouraged to see this embrace of innovation by US regulators
@USOCC
and their focus on customers who will benefit from the “speed, efficiency, interoperability, and low cost” of blockchain technology.
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Today’s Grayscale ruling is another major step forward for digital assets in the U.S. Innovators, builders and consumers will soon have greater access to digital assets. This is a win for everyone creating novel solutions to the world's technological problems, and readily points
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In the spirit of celebrating my 5-year Stellarversary - here are 5 things I'm incredibly proud of :
1: Working with the awesome folks at SDF and building on the solid foundation laid by
@JedMcCaleb
and our lean but strong team.
2: Strengthening the Stellar ecosystem. We
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We're not new to this.
Glad to hear so many talking about real world utility this week. Last month,
@DenelleDixon
closed
#Meridian2022
with exactly this message, which has been our focus since day 1.
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This upgrade ensures a smooth and mistake-free deposit / withdrawal process - no more frustration with memo typos.
🛠️ Update on the $XLM
@StellarOrg
infrastructure
✔️ Muxed Accounts integration
👉 No more Memo for XLM deposits and withdrawals
ℹ️ More details
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Woot! Proud to see
@StellarOrg
's
@AMinehardt
named a subcommittee member to the CFTC advisory group 👏
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Let's be clear: blockchain technology IS infrastructure, not just a revenue source to fund it. We must put the focus back on the use cases and economic opportunity it enables. The possibilities are limitless, if legislation enables innovation to continue.
By not distinguishing between the builders of blockchain and just one specific use of that technology the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal risks undermining progress in this burgeoning industry, argues
@DenelleDixon
, CEO of
@stellarorg
.
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Nothing beats working alongside the
@stellarorg
team at
#Consensus2023
. Walking the talk every step of the way.
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2/ We’re teaming up to build a bridge between digital assets and cash currencies for users. Digital wallets connected to Stellar will be able to access
@MoneyGram
's platform to move seamlessly from one cash currency to another, facilitated by
@circlepay
's USDC.
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Thanks
@twittersecurity
for removing the malicious tweets from account. Appreciate your help. Phew…bad guys suck…
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Jotted down some Tuesday morning thoughts as we introduce the ‘new’
@Stellarorg
….
Dear Changemakers, visionaries and problem-solvers,
All it takes is an idea. An idea to spark, a conversation, a dream, to show us it could be different, better.
But the status quo can be fierce
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We learned three things from today's
@FinancialCmte
hearing on stablecoins:
1. Everyone wants clarity and agrees legislation is needed. Yay!
2. Everyone also wants to protect the strength and use of the US dollar on the internet. It's important for US-backed stablecoins to
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Awesome to see this work advance and what they are doing to extend our network of anchors in Asia! Congrats
@go_interstellar
and
@veloprotocol
!
Our partner
@go_interstellar
has officially joined forces with
@veloprotocol
!
The two teams combined are in a strong position to make giant leaps for international payments in Southeast Asia powered by Stellar.
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Q4 was the perfect way to cap a landmark year for
@StellarOrg
and the Stellar network. Catch up on our Q4 report and webinar to see what we've accomplished with Stellar this past quarter.
We've just published our quarterly report for Q4, 2020! You can read the recap, watch the presentation, and download the full report on our blog:
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1/ What we’re seeing unfold right now is not a crypto bank problem. It’s not a tech bank problem. This impacts many sectors, businesses, and people all over the world – from schools to small businesses.
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These findings underscore what we're seeing on Stellar and beyond: more people are growing aware of and turning to crypto and blockchain for faster, cheaper cross-border payment solutions. Thanks to the SDF and
@wirexapp
teams for bringing this research across the finish line.
Today we released the results of an almost 10,000 person survey on crypto sentiment and adoption in four key markets (US, UK, Mexico, and Singapore) with
@wirexapp
. Read about our findings here ⬇️
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There are so many reasons that Stellar USDC brings together the best of both worlds: performance at scale, low fees, local Stellar anchors for in/out of legacy systems, standard compliance protocols throughout the ecosystem. Want to know more? Read our latest
@StellarOrg
blog
International payments need to be secure, fast, and able to change currencies. Learn why Stellar USDC is the ideal solution for borderless commerce in our latest blog.
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Stepping onto stage at
#Meridian2023
venue soon! Overflowing with excitement as I prepare to open the main stage with
@idriselba
. Can’t wait to share this moment with you all.
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1/ Today, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. It includes many good and needed improvements to physical infrastructure in the U.S. What’s missing? Clear language defining “brokers” that is workable for our industry.
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1/ On days like this, it's easy to lose perspective. It's easy to forget the momentous steps we've seen in blockchain adoption. And it's even easier to dismiss the real-world solutions that wouldn't be possible without this technology.
But let's not forget.
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