Denelle Dixon
@DenelleDixon
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CEO and Executive Director, Stellar Development Foundation @stellarorg
San Francisco, CA
Joined October 2015
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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The intersection of policy and blockchain technology will define the next era of global finance. Grateful to share this vision with @FinancialCmte and advocate for a more accessible financial system that serves everyone.
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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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👋 new Stellar ecosystem friends. 3 things you should know about @StellarOrg: .* we are obsessed with utility .* we are obsessed with access .* we are obsessed with impact.
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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.
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a man of usually so few words has so many! why? because it’s all true! no more sleeping…get outta bed and run with us.
A lot of new people looking at Stellar so I thought I'd write down some quick thoughts about why Stellar is worth your time. IMHO Stellar is the most underrated and least understood crypto project. A lot of recent attention but people are still sleeping on this network. Stellar.
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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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Facts that might surprise you about Stellar: . * You can send money globally + cashout in seconds with @MoneyGram & Stellar . * UNHCR (@Refugees) has saved $12m thanks to Stellar's technology in Ukraine . * Major institutions like Franklin Templeton (@FTDA_US) &.
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Congratulations to Paul Atkins for his nomination as SEC Chair. We look forward to working with Chair Atkins and other leaders in DC to craft well-informed, balanced regulations to push the U.S to the forefront of digital asset innovation.
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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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Meridian wasn't just talk. It was our ecosystem locking in to build the future of global finance. One month later and the work continues.
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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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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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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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Special day. SDF officially moved into our new NYC office. Blockchain is getting closer and closer to Wallstreet 😉
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Forgot the network that's been revolutionizing global payments since 2014. No biggie.
most impactful crypto projects in chronological order:.- Bitcoin.- Coinbase.- Tether.- Silk Road.- Ethereum.- EtherDelta.- IPFS.- Maker.- Compound.- ENS.- Uniswap.- Opensea.- Axie Infinity.- Solana.- Polymarket.
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Crazy to think it's been more than five years since Jed brought me into this wild ride. Now, here we are, the ecosystem exploded, but the mission remains… make financial access a reality. With this community, anything is possible. Six Meridian's behind us. so many more to
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Doesn't get much more real than this: Stellar Aid Assist takes over the @nytimes. #StellarIRL
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The future of fintech is being written now - excited to contribute to the dialogue.
🚨NEW: Witnesses for next week’s Financial Services Committee hearing on how technology is shaping the future of finance will include @DenelleDixon, CEO of @StellarOrg and @nathanmccauley of @Anchorage.
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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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Price obsession blinds us to blockchain's potential. Remember!! We're building the future, not a casino. Time to focus on real utility. Tag utility-obsessed creators below. .
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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/ 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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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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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!.
Automated Market Maker Functionality is live on Stellar
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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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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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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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We don't just talk, we do.
Stellar Aid Assist is a first-of-its-kind blockchain payment solution pilot available TODAY for war-affected people in Ukraine. Made possible by @StellarOrg and @Refugees. #StellarIRL.
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wild thought. what if sending money was as easy as sending an email? Stablecoins are making that a reality.
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Franklin Templeton continues to innovate and they are doing it on Stellar.
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Just take a look at this Tweet. Notice anything? 👀.
Stablecoins are solving payments, with up to 94% savings. Costs to send stablecoins with Brale:. Stellar: $0.00005.Celo: $0.0006.Hedera: $0.001.Solana: $0.001.VeChain: $0.001.Coreum: $0.002.Kusama: $0.002.Optimism: $0.003.Eth Classic: $0.004.Arbitrum: $0.02.Base: $0.03
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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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we're more determined than ever to ensure financial services are accessible to all. Your right to participate in the economy is precisely that - a right. covered by @TheBlock__.
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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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This is the collaborative spirit. 30+ incredible organizations. One mission. Revolutionize asset tokenization. The RWA Foundation proves that when we collaborate, we can reshape entire economic paradigms. We are ALL IN . .
We're proud to be a founding member of @RWAFDAO - leading tokenized real-world assets.
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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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Today in DC, I was honored to represent @StellarOrg and our dynamic community of builders who make a difference in people's everyday financial lives. Blockchain and digital assets have a wide range of benefits and applications that can make the world a better, fairer place. I.
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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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@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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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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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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Sometimes you need to get everyone in a room away from screens to actually think. Loving the energy of our leadership team right now - everyone's bringing such different perspectives to the table. 2025 is an exciting year for crypto.
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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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👀 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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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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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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The beauty of the Stellar ecosystem is that they can find solutions to most problems. We're crowdsourcing to find out what you want to see built better. Best ideas get funded.
💪 @humafinance builds #BetterOnStellar, and you can too. Tell us what can be 'built better' for a chance to win $10K - no coding required! Details:
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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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It's hard to argue with these numbers. Blockchain is the future.
Traditional rail: 50,000 transactions at $1/transaction = $50,000. The Stellar network: 50,000 transactions = $120. 😮@FTI_US:
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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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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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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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💯…utility ….
.@StellarOrg USDC continues to gain traction as a fast, low cost Layer 1 for digital dollar payments around the world.
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Blockchain's potential is limitless when industry and policy align. We are at the table, driving conversations that will define the next era of digital finance.
Today at the @BlockchainAssn Policy Summit, our Chief Legal Officer Candace Kelly sat down with Adrienne Harris, Superintendent of @NYDFS, to discuss the role of states. #BAPolicySummit
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They say timing is everything …and that’s mostly true. But in my experience, from litigator. to mom. to CEO of SDF, every role was driven by the same thing—being part of something bigger than myself. Really enjoyed the convo with @boysclub.
We talked microloans, crypto-powered humanitarian aid, career choices and feelings™ with @DenelleDixon, CEO and Executive Director of @stellarorg.
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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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Institutional players making power moves. FOBXX is now on Base, with Stellar leading their blockchain strategy. $410M+ in assets speaks volumes.
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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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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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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 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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and fun!.
stellar is your neighborhood bar . fast, affordable, and reliable 🎱.
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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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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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The Stellar network hit new heights in Q3 - tldr;. ◾️Introduced new network tools, such as passkeys, to increase usability and ease of adoption.◾️Interoperability is at an ATH across the network.◾️ $2.2M XLM awarded to 35 ecosystem projects.◾️ 5 protocols now live on @DefiLlama
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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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The Stellar Disbursement Platform lets anyone build payment systems that just work. @BeansApp proved it by turning a coffee shop into a Stellar USDC merchant in minutes.
During #Stellar Meridian we showcased a multi-currency POS built on top of our merchant SDK. If anyone wants to build something similar or is looking to build a multi currency POS. Here’s the GitHub project! We are here if you need any help.
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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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