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Hard to believe that the end of the year is finally upon us! We’ve been working hard to close the year out strong, topping off what’s been a foundational year for the Stellar network and SDF. From Meridian last month where we virtually gathered with thousands from our community (check out the recap blog to learn more about what we discussed) to our latest network news of Stellar’s first bank-issued stablecoin (Congrats, Bitbond and Bankhaus von der Heydt!), I continue to be so inspired by our progress and the many ways we are lighting up the Stellar map. I’ll be sharing some proof points in a 2020 recap later this month so stay tuned.
Until then, wherever you are in the world, wishing the best for you and your loved ones.
denelle
EURB is the first stablecoin issued directly by a banking institution on Stellar and the first of its kind in the crypto market from Europe.
When we first began planning Meridian 2020, we landed on the theme “Global Connections to Solve Real World Challenges.” 2020 has been tumultuous, and this past week has shown us how important it is, more than ever, to reach across borders and connect with one another.
Key management and security have been on our minds a lot lately at SDF. There is always the potential for bad actors to appear when dealing with value of any sort, and blockchain is no exception. So how do we improve the users’ experience on Stellar while keeping their secret keys safe?
Recognizing the possibilities of blockchain technology, Cowrie and Tempo decided to build their solution on the Stellar network. On Stellar, it is possible to issue digital tokens that are backed 1:1 by actual fiat currency. Cowrie set up the NGNT token, pegged directly to the Nigerian naira, and Tempo issued the EURT. Together, they built a bi-directional NGNT-EURT corridor so that customers were able to start redeeming and trading these tokens right away.
At the Stellar Development Foundation, one use case we focus heavily on is B2B cross-border payments. On the Stellar network, Anchors use SEP-24 to offer the ability to make cost-effective cross border payments to its clients. One Anchor taking advantage of SEP-24 is ClickPesa, a fintech company that aims to simplify the way companies do business in East Africa and beyond.
Denelle joins a panel of experts to brief members of the House Financial Services Committee FinTech Task Force about blockchain technology and its role in transforming financial services.
The potential of blockchain will be stymied if our leaders try to fit the technology and its regulatory framework into old boxes.
Ultra Stellar LLC acquires the StellarX cryptocurrency trading platform and expands its Stellar product portfolio.
We've released a new version of our analytics dataset. We also open-sourced all of our tooling, allowing you to build and deploy your own Stellar data pipelines!
Questers, the next round of Stellar Quest begins next week! Earn cool badges and win rewards for learning Stellar.
USDC is expected to go live on Stellar by February 2021. In the meantime, we’ve put together this handy FAQ with everything you need to know about USDC on Stellar.
The Stellar Enterprise Fund is a venture-style fund for growing the open-source Stellar network. We make direct investments at seed to series B (including strategic bridge rounds) or make acquisitions in global fintech or blockchain companies. Companies should demonstrate real and sustainable Stellar use cases and integrate within 1 year of investment.
Big news – Stellar anchor Settle Network is issuing two new stablecoins, ARST and BRLT! Learn more about ARST, BRLT, their exchange platform, Stablex, and the Vibrant partner wallet here.
From a technology standpoint, sending money around the world should be easier than ever. But traditional approaches to staying compliant on a global scale are costly and inefficient. Modernized application of financial crimes compliance can fix that.
There are no giveaways, staking events, or social promotions. Always check URLs and never share your secret keys.
On Nov 23 at 1600 UTC, after many months of preparation and planning, the Stellar public network upgraded to Protocol 15!
A weekly recap of all things Stellar ecosystem.
Public Node: Africa and the Cowrie Exchange [Podcast]
Crypto on Every Corner: Driving Adoption With Jeremy Allaire and Meltem Demirors
Stellar LIVE: Dec. 3 w/ Tyler and Kolten
December 10 - Paris Blockchain Week Summit Panel: The Future of Payments (Denelle Dixon)
BlockShow & Singapore FinTech Festival Panel: Will CBDCs Disrupt Stablecoins? (Denelle Dixon)
Reminder: Beware of “Hard Fork” Scams, Impersonators, and “Giveaway Scams”. We will never ask for your private keys, and we will never ask you to send us cryptocurrency. Learn more about how to protect yourself and your accounts in our Security guide.
DISCLAIMER: Stellar.org does not endorse any third party organizations that are named in this and/or any other communication(s). Please conduct due diligence and interact with these organizations at your discretion.
Safety Policy:The Stellar team will NEVER ask you for your private keys. We will NEVER ask you to deposit funds to any wallet address.Read our Security Guide for more information.
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