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Q3 2026
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Stellar gains on real-world adoption and record network activity

  • MoneyGram partnership and Visa card MoneyGram became a Tier 1 validator and launched a Stellar-powered Visa card in Latin America, boosting real-world use and demand for XLM.

    This is a major adoption event that directly supports XLM's price.

  • Tokenized private credit and stablecoin pilot Tradable announced up to $1B in tokenized private credit, and U.S. Bank completed a live stablecoin settlement pilot on Stellar, expanding institutional use.

    These partnerships show growing institutional adoption, a key price driver.

  • Record network activity and DeFi growth Stellar hit records of 217.4 TPS and $273M in DeFi value, led tokenized non-US government debt (~$490M), and topped Ethereum in daily tokenized fund inflows ($17.1M).

    Record usage and DeFi growth signal a healthy, expanding network, supporting price.

  • Developer upgrade 'Adapter' The 'Adapter' developer upgrade launched, improving the network's capabilities and attracting more developers, which supports long-term growth.

    Technological improvements can drive future adoption and price appreciation.

August 2026
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Stellar gains on real-world adoption and record network activity

  • MoneyGram partnership and Visa card MoneyGram became a Tier 1 validator and launched a Stellar-powered Visa card in Latin America, boosting real-world use and demand for XLM.

    This is a major adoption event that directly supports XLM's price.

  • Tokenized private credit and stablecoin pilot Tradable announced up to $1B in tokenized private credit, and U.S. Bank completed a live stablecoin settlement pilot on Stellar, expanding institutional use.

    These partnerships show growing institutional adoption, a key price driver.

  • Record network activity and DeFi growth Stellar hit records of 217.4 TPS and $273M in DeFi value, led tokenized non-US government debt (~$490M), and topped Ethereum in daily tokenized fund inflows ($17.1M).

    Record usage and DeFi growth signal a healthy, expanding network, supporting price.

  • Developer upgrade 'Adapter' The 'Adapter' developer upgrade launched, improving the network's capabilities and attracting more developers, which supports long-term growth.

    Technological improvements can drive future adoption and price appreciation.

Latest
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Stellar's Real-World Asset Lead Widens as Tech Upgrades Boost Network

  • Stellar Leads in Tokenized Non-US Government Debt Stellar now holds the most tokenized non-US government debt, about $490 million, ahead of Ethereum. This shows real institutions are using Stellar for bonds and funds, which increases demand for XLM as the network grows.

    This is a new adoption milestone that directly supports XLM demand by showing Stellar's real-world asset leadership.

  • Major Developer Upgrade 'Adapter' Goes Live on Mainnet Stellar launched Protocol 28, called Adapter, making it faster and easier for developers to build smart contracts. Better tools attract more projects, which can lead to more usage and higher demand for XLM over time.

    This is a new technology upgrade that improves Stellar's competitiveness and long-term appeal to builders.

  • Stellar Sets New Speed Record and DeFi Milestone Stellar hit a record 217.4 transactions per second and its DeFi ecosystem passed $273 million. Faster speeds and more money locked in DeFi show the network is growing and being used more, which supports XLM's value.

    These new milestones demonstrate growing network usage and capacity, key drivers of XLM demand.

  • Stellar Tops Ethereum in Daily Tokenized Fund Inflows Stellar attracted $17.1 million in net daily inflows into tokenized investment funds, beating Ethereum. This shows institutional money is choosing Stellar, which can boost demand for XLM as more capital enters the network.

    This is a new capital inflow milestone that directly signals institutional demand for Stellar-based assets.

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Stellar Gains Real-World Payment Traction With MoneyGram and U.S. Bank

  • MoneyGram Becomes Stellar Validator MoneyGram joined Stellar as a Tier 1 validator, meaning it helps secure and verify transactions on the network. This boosts Stellar's credibility and makes it more attractive for payments, which can increase demand for XLM.

    This is a major new partnership that directly strengthens Stellar's network and reputation.

  • Tradable to Tokenize $1B Private Credit on Stellar Tradable will put up to $1 billion of private credit assets onto Stellar. This increases the amount of real-world assets on the blockchain, driving more usage and demand for XLM.

    It shows growing adoption of Stellar for tokenizing real-world assets, a key demand driver.

  • U.S. Bank Completes Live Stablecoin Pilot on Stellar U.S. Bank successfully moved real money between its U.S. and European branches using its own stablecoin on Stellar. This proves Stellar works for bank settlements, which could lead to more institutional use and higher XLM demand.

    It validates Stellar's technology for real-world banking, a significant new use case.

  • MoneyGram Launches Stellar-Powered Visa Card in Latin America MoneyGram is launching a stablecoin debit card on Stellar in Latin America. This brings Stellar into everyday payments, increasing transactions on the network and potentially boosting XLM's value.

    It represents a new consumer-facing application that drives real usage of Stellar.