Hedera (HBAR), down 0.9% since Monday, was also an underperformer.
NEAR Protocol (NEAR), down 2.9%, was also among the underperformers.
XLM consolidation meets real-world payment integration as blockchain settlement gains ground
Stablecoin-based remittances are moving deeper into mainstream payments, widening access to faster cross-border transfers and digital dollar services. Moneygram's expanded Stellar partnership signals stronger momentum for blockchain infrastructure in everyday financial use. Key Takeaways: Moneygram expands USDC services to boost cross-border remittance access. Stellar enables faster, lower-cost transactions through blockchain rails.
XLM price clears a key hurdle, with increased network activity supporting momentum.
Aave (AAVE), up 1.9% from Monday, joined Stellar (XLM) as a top performer.
Hedera (HBAR) joined Stellar (XLM) as a top performer, rising 1.4% from Thursday.
2027 Efficiency Goals: The G20 aims for 75% of international payments to settle within one hour, with costs as low as a single cent. Technological Leadership: Ripple and Stellar are identified as key innovators to achieve 90% global financial inclusion by 2030.
U.S. Faster Payments Council spotlights Ripple and Stellar as leading G20 Domestic Payments Innovators.
MiCAR-compliant EURAU unlocks fast, low-cost euro settlements on Stellar for global users
Protocol Version 23 is about to hit the Pi blockchain, and the latest update discussed by crypto drealFx revolves around upgrading Pi to Protocol Version 23. This is a major step because Pi is built on Stellar's tech, and much of the heavy lifting has already been done there.
Stellar (XLM) trades at $0.15 with bearish momentum but key support holding. Technical analysis suggests potential recovery to $0.18 resistance if bulls defend current levels.