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XLM bumps to $0.15 as Ukraine selects Stellar for its CBDC
Stellar, the world’s 14th-largest cryptocurrency, was selected by the European country for the latter’s upcoming state-backed digital currency.
Shaurya Malwa · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read · Insights via Stellar Development Foundation 
Stellar › Germany › Adoption Stellar Development Foundation
German legacy bank turns to Stellar (XLM) to issue Euro stablecoin
One of Germany’s oldest banks said it was choosing the Stellar network to issue a Euro-backed stablecoin, in one of the first such instances.
Shaurya Malwa · 1 month ago · 2 min read · Insights via Stellar Development Foundation 
Edge › Stellar › Analysis
3 reasons Stellar (XLM) saw a 166% rally within five days
The price of XLM, the native cryptocurrency of the Stellar blockchain, has been showing strong momentum. There are three reasons why XLM saw a 166% rally in the past week.
Stellar › Africa › Adoption 
Akoin
Stellar-based Akoin can now be used to pay for groceries and gas in Kenyan city
In its first step towards the futuristic Akon City, Akoin, the cryptocurrency business that is chaired by global artist Akon, can now be used to pay for goods and services in a west Kenyan city.
Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via Akoin 
Stellar · XRP › Altcoins
Should history rhyme, XRP may surge after XLM’s rally on Samsung partnership
Despite strong rallies in countless altcoins, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency XRP has yet to share in the gains.
Stellar › Analysis 
Peter Brandt
After Ethereum tokens surge, veteran trader Peter Brandt asks if Stellar Lumens (XLM) is next
After trading somewhat in tandem with Bitcoin and Ethereum over recent weeks, which are flat on a macro scale, Stellar Lumens (XLM) saw a strong breakout on July 16 that brought the asset up by over 10 percent, CryptoSlate data shows.
Nick Chong · 6 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via Peter Brandt Stellar › Analysis 
Santiment
Stellar (XLM) may be forming a local top as social volume hits 8-month high
Stellar (XLM) has been caught within the throes of an incredibly intense uptrend throughout the past few days, adding over $600 million to its market capitalization.
Cole Petersen · 6 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via Santiment 
Stellar › Africa › Adoption
Stellar (XLM) based Akon’s Akoin to digitize medical access in Rwanda
Akoin, the Stellar (XLM) based blockchain network and cryptocurrency developed by artist Akon, has partnered with healthcare solution provider Jeev to help improve access to healthcare to millions of people in Rwanda and the rest of Africa.
Stellar › Analysis
Ahead of Bitcoin halving, Stellar (XLM) just broke a major resistance level not seen since 2018
Investors and traders holding Stellar (XLM) may have a reason to rejoice.
Stellar › Analysis
Stellar Lumens aims for higher highs as social engagement metrics explode
Stellar Lumens has managed to decouple from the rest of the cryptocurrency market over the past few hours.
Stellar › Africa › Adoption
Stellar (XLM)-based Akoin will be sole-currency of a multi-billion dollar city in Kenya
Akoin, the cryptocurrency project created by global music star Akon, has secured a deal to become the main currency of the $2 billion technology city in Western Kenya.
Stellar › Africa › Adoption
World-famous artist Akon partners with BitMinutes to push forward the utility of Akoin
The Grammy-award winning artist and producer Akon is making significant strides to push forward the utility of his cryptocurrency project by securing a strategic partnership that aims to bring financial inclusion to the masses, starting with Africa.
Stellar › Africa › Adoption
Multi-platinum artist Akon to launch upcoming “Akoin” cryptocurrency on Stellar network
Grammy-award winning artist and producer Akon is launching a crypto aimed at helping entrepreneurs and businesses within developing companies thrive, and has chosen to launch the utility token on the Stellar blockchain network.
Stellar › Technical Analysis
Stellar Lumens (XLM) might be ready to break through its multi-year downtrend
Stellar Lumens recently moved above a downward trendline that was holding its price from a further advance for the past two years.
Stellar › Analysis
The Stellar Development Foundation received 98% of the XLM inflation payouts
Out of 5.48 billion XLM that has been paid out as part of Stellar’s inflation distribution process, 98 percent has gone to the Stelar Development Foundation.
Stellar › Analysis
Stellar jumps 8% as Bitcoin taps $8,000; what will push XLM even higher?
For the third or fourth day in a row, bulls have taken control of the cryptocurrency market.
Stellar › Analysis
Stellar Lumens puts an end to its largest airdrop to date
The Stellar Development Foundation is shutting down its $120 million airdrop program amid fraudulent account sign-ups.
Cardano · Stellar · Tron › Technical Analysis
XLM, TRX and ADA are bouncing, but is the carnage over?
Over the last week, $50 billion were wiped off the total crypto market capitalization.
Stellar · XRP › Analysis
Weiss Crypto Ratings says XRP community transitioning to XLM ‘makes sense’
Weiss Crypto Ratings, a crypto and financial ratings company, said that the XRP community transitioning over to XLM would make sense.
Stellar › Technical Analysis
Stellar (XLM) jumps 30% after supply reduction; where is it heading next?
Stellar Lumens’ total supply got cut in half, triggering a nearly 30 percent price increase.
Stellar › Price Watch
Stellar burns half of total supply, XLM price jumps 15% in minutes
The total supply of the tenth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Stellar Lumens (XLM) was literally just cut in half in an unprecedented move in the history of blockchain.
Stellar › Price Watch
Stellar ends inflation of XLM with latest protocol upgrade
Stellar has successfully completed its scheduled Protocol 12 upgrade, effectively disabling inflation for the network’s cross-border payments-focused crypto, Stellar Lumens (XLM).
Stellar · XRP › U.S. › Regulation
Crypto Rating Council says XRP and Stellar are more like securities
XRP and Stellar stand out as potential securities under United States regulations according to the newly created industry association, the Crypto Rating Council.
Stellar › Partnerships
Stellar outperforms altcoin rally following massive 2 billion XLM airdrop
The Stellar Development Foundation has made significant steps in facilitating the adoption of XLM.
Stellar › Price Watch
Stellar Lumens unveils a 2 billion XLM airdrop
Stellar unveiled its largest airdrop to date, worth over $120 million in XLM.
EOS · Stellar · Tezos › Technical Analysis
EOS, Stellar, and Tezos giving mixed price action signals
While Bitcoin decouples from the rest of the market, altcoins are lurking without any major price action.
EOS · Stellar › Binance › Technical Analysis
Binance Coin, EOS and Stellar could resume their upward trend despite growing Bitcoin dominance
While altcoins continue dropping Bitcoin has increased its dominance over the market, reaching 68 percent for the first time since early 2017.
Stellar › Binance › Price Watch
Binance to distribute 9.5 million Stellar Lumens earned from staking, will add XLM staking support
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, recently revealed that the platform had earned 9.5 million Stellar Lumens (XLM) from staking the cryptocurrency.
Stellar › Adoption
Stellar leads in daily active accounts according to new estimates
Daily active accounts for Stellar Lumens are grossly underrepresented by available charting tools, according to an analysis by OrbitLens.
Stellar › Partnerships
Wirex lists XLM in Stellar partnership, launching local-fiat based stablecoins
Crypto exchange Wirex listed Stellar Lumens (XLM), making it the ninth cryptocurrency to be integrated on the trading platform.
Stellar › Coinbase › San Francisco › Altcoins
Coinbase Earn Giving Away $50 Per Person in Stellar: Plans to Distribute 1 Billion XLM
Coinbase Earn, the exchange’s initiative that enables users to “earn crypto while learning about crypto,” has introduced support for Stellar.
Stellar › Adoption
Stellar Lumens Jumps 7.3% Following IBM World Wire Announcement
Stellar Lumens was recently leveraged in IBM’s blockchain solution, World Wire, which uses the technology to help eliminate intermediaries involved in cross-border money transfers.
Stellar › Coinbase › San Francisco › Exchanges
Stellar Lumens (XLM) Listing on Coinbase Pro
Coinbase Pro has listed Stellar Lumens (XLM) to its advanced trading platform.
Stellar › Adoption
Wallet Company Blockchain Plans $125M Airdrop of Stellar to Boost Mainstream Adoption
Crypto wallet company ‘Blockchain‘ announced November 6 that it would distribute $125M in Stellar XLM cryptocurrency to its users “to build on the crypto revolution.” The biggest #crypto airdrop—we are distributing $125M of Stellar XLM to our users to build on the crypto revolution.
Ethereum · Neo · Stellar › ICOs
Ethereum Remains Monopolistic Platform for ICOs; Stellar, NEO Follow Lead
Despite the declining number of ICOs, Ethereum is still dominant in the sector as it is used by more than 85 percent of all ICOs, leaving Stellar and NEO far behind.
Stellar › Uncategorized
Stellar’s Lightyear Acquires Chain to Create Interstellar
A new link in the blockchain gang has emerged as two companies just joined forces, and it’s out of this world.
Stellar › Adoption
IBM Launches Blockchain Payments Powered by Stellar
IBM has officially dipped its toes in the cross-border payments pool, having brought its long-awaited Blockchain World Wire payments system out of beta testing.
Stellar › Exchanges
White Standard Stablecoin Launches on Stellar-Based Exchange
Known for its fast transaction speeds and low friction payments, the Stellar network offers users tools for value exchange across borders.
Ethereum · Stellar › Exchanges
StellarX Co-Founder Details Why ICOs Shouldn’t Be Held on Ethereum in New Research Paper
A StellarX co-founder has released a new research project that describes why ICOs shouldn’t be held on the Ethereum network.
Stellar › Altcoins
Facebook Denies Stellar Partnership Rumors
David Marcus has stepped down from the Coinbase board, citing a conflict of interest.
Stellar › Adoption
TransferTo Partners with Stellar to Increase Payments Coverage in Underdeveloped Regions
United Kingdom-based cross-border payments processor TransferTo signed a partnership with the Stellar foundation, the entity behind Stellar Lumens (XLM), on July 25, 2018, to enable faster mobile payments in emerging markets.
Stellar › Regulation
Stellar Enters the Middle East, Becomes First Cryptocurrency to Gain Sharia Certification
The seventh-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, Stellar, gained global traction as a unique, decentralized value exchange protocol.
Stellar › Adoption
IBM to Back Stellar-Based Stablecoin Project “Stronghold USD”
In a move aimed at ending the notorious volatility associated with cryptocurrencies, technology giant IBM announced it will back a stablecoin project on July 17, 2018.
Basic Attention Token · Cardano · Stellar · Zcash › Coinbase › San Francisco › Altcoins
Coinbase’s new listing candidates: Cardano, Basic Attention Token, Stellar Lumens, Zcash, and 0x
Coinbase’s recent admission that the highly popular cryptocurrency brokerage platform is considering the addition of five more crypto assets has seen the values of each potential token surge dramatically.
Stellar › Altcoins
Multi-Asset Class Trading on StellarX to Launch This Summer
Set to launch summer 2018, StellarX brings traders a universal marketplace for peer-to-peer multi-asset exchange.
Stellar › Altcoins
Stellar Looks to Acquire Chain for $500 million XLM
Stellar Lumens is currently discussing the possibility of acquiring Chain — a San Francisco-based startup building cryptographic ledgers for the finance industry.
Stellar › Adoption
Stellar Joins Forces With IBM to Bring Carbon Credits to the Blockchain
A new partnership between IBM and carbon credits startup Veridium Labs Ltd will see carbon credits issued on the Stellar blockchain, streamlining the trade of carbon offset credits in an open market.
EOS · Stellar › Uncategorized
EOS, Stellar Lumens, Cardano, NEO and IOTA Prices Experience Big Drops
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing several drops through established currencies and altcoins alike.
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