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Rango Exchange unveiled its 2026 roadmap, expanding cross-chain infrastructure with gasless swaps, intents-based execution, one-click DeFi, and AI-assisted trading. The platform plans to integrate Stellar and XRPL in Q1 2026 while scaling to $10B+ volume.

Bitget Wallet integrated Stellar to expand its payment infrastructure. The 90-million-user wallet now supports USDC, XLM, and other stablecoins via crypto card, QR payments, bank transfers, and on-ramps. The rollout begins in phases with regional availability dependent on local payment integrations.

Coinbase has released x402, an open protocol that leverages the long-unused HTTP 402 status code to enable native web payments. By integrating Stellar's fast, low-cost settlement layer, x402 enables micropayments and direct machine-to-machine transactions without intermediaries.

A financial institution executive argues that blockchain adoption faces a critical barrier: the tension between transparency (blockchain's core value) and institutional privacy needs around competitive intelligence. The article explores how cryptographic privacy solutions at the application layer could preserve blockchain's integrity while protecting sensitive business data.

This article explores the privacy paradox on public blockchains, examining how transparent networks can enable confidential transactions while maintaining compliance. It identifies 'self-doxxing' as the core privacy problem and discusses potential solutions involving issuers and privacy providers.

This article explains why vaults are critical DeFi infrastructure for Stellar's evolution toward institutional adoption. It covers vault mechanics, the rise of curation as a financial discipline, and how Untangled is building vault infrastructure on Stellar to enable yield generation and asset management.

Stellar's X-Ray protocol introduces cryptographic infrastructure for opt-in, configurable privacy on the blockchain. The network is shifting from transparency-first to privacy-as-infrastructure, enabling compliant financial flows while maintaining regulatory integration capabilities.

Xcapit's Shelter is a multi-chain value distribution platform proven through UNICEF humanitarian pilots in Peru and Kenya. Built on EVM, Stellar, and Cardano, it enables transparent, auditable cash transfers and disbursements at near-zero cost across any context from aid to corporate benefits.

UNICEF's AidLink combines Rumsan, Xcapit's Shelter, and Kotani Pay into a modular blockchain pipeline for humanitarian cash transfers. A Cusco pilot with 270 beneficiaries reduced transfer costs by over 80% and achieved sub-30-second settlement with 100% fund delivery and full on-chain auditability.

Stellar processed 3.6 billion transactions in 2025 with 99.99% uptime, reaching 10.3 million unique addresses and $785 million in onchain real-world assets. Major institutions including Franklin Templeton, U.S. Bank, PayPal, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands deployed production systems on Stellar, while payment volume hit $55.6 billion, up 52% year-over-year.

The Stellar Development Foundation and TopNod announced at Consensus Hong Kong that TopNod's non-custodial Web3 wallet is integrating with the Stellar network, expanding access to Stellar's infrastructure across Asia, Africa, and Latin America with a focus on real-world assets and stablecoins.

The Stellar Development Foundation hosted a successful AMA on r/CryptoCurrency on January 28, reaching ~30k views and fielding 127 comments. The discussion covered Protocol 25 upgrades, ZK primitives, smart contracts, RWAs (which crossed $1B), payments infrastructure, and ecosystem growth.

This guide explains how LATAM projects can run transparent, milestone-based crowdfunding campaigns on KindFi using Stellar blockchain for escrow. It addresses challenges like high fees and low donor trust with verifiable progress and on-chain fund releases. Key advice includes defining clear milestones, compelling stories, and regular updates to build long-term support.

ApiCharge launches public beta for stablecoin-native payments on Stellar, letting users transact in USDC and EURC without managing native tokens or gas fees. Available on mainnet across 180 countries with settlement in seconds.

Normal Finance launches on Stellar, introducing index funds and synthetic assets to the ecosystem. This adds investment primitives to Stellar's payments and remittance infrastructure, enabling users to trade diversified crypto markets and build portfolios onchain without leaving the network.

A comprehensive guide to issuing assets on the Stellar network, covering both classic asset issuance through a four-step process and advanced smart contract-based tokenization using Soroban. The article explains how Stellar's design enables efficient, low-cost asset tokenization with global accessibility.

This guide explains how to receive and send USDC, XLM, EURC, and other tokens on the Stellar blockchain using HOT Wallet. It highlights HOT Wallet's advantages like free asset activation, protection against fund loss, full support for claimable balances, and low fees. The tutorial covers step-by-step processes for deposits, transfers, and claiming balances, making Stellar accessible for beginners.

COCA launches version 2.0, shifting strategic focus from wallet to stablecoin banking ecosystem for everyday payments with simplified UX. The update introduced rewards program featuring 6% APY staking, cashback, and tier-based loyalty, supported by $10M airdrop and partnerships with Ramp Network and Everstake.