Schwartz Says He Knows of No Epstein Links to XRP or Ripple, Warns of ‘Giant Iceberg’

Ripple is confronting unresolved crypto fault lines as CTO Emeritus David Schwartz warns that revived early disputes — including Jeffrey Epstein’s behind-the-scenes involvement — expose deeper structural weaknesses still influencing trust, governance, and industry cohesion. Ripple’s Schwartz Warns of Deeper Structural Problems as Early Crypto Conflicts Come Back Into Focus David Schwartz, former Ripple’s chief … Read more

CME Group Moves Deeper Into Crypto Futures With ADA, LINK, and XLM Contracts

On Thursday, CME Group said it plans to expand its regulated cryptocurrency derivatives lineup with futures tied to cardano, chainlink, and stellar, targeting a Feb. 9 launch pending regulatory review. CME Group Plans February Launch of New Crypto Futures Contracts CME Group announced the planned additions Thursday morning, stating that market participants will be able … Read more

U.S. Bank Explores Stablecoin Issuance on Stellar Network

U.S. Bank tests custom stablecoin development on Stellar blockchain, highlighting innovative approaches to programmable digital banking infrastructure. U.S. Bank is conducting a strategic exploration of stablecoin technology using the Stellar network, partnering with PwC and the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF). The initiative focuses on leveraging Stellar’s robust blockchain infrastructure, which offers 99.99% uptime, rapid 3-5 … Read more

Wirex and Stellar Launch Dual‑Stablecoin Visa Settlement for 7M+ Users

Wirex and Stellar activate onchain Visa settlement using USDC and EURC for over seven million Wirex users. Wirex announced on November 18, 2025 that, in partnership with the Stellar Development Foundation, it has gone live with dual‑stablecoin settlement using USDC and EURC on the Stellar blockchain, integrated directly with Visa to settle card transactions onchain … Read more

XRP Joins Nasdaq-Listed Crypto ETF as SEC Approves Broader Digital Asset Listings

XRP has officially joined a Nasdaq-listed multi-asset spot crypto ETF in the U.S., signaling regulatory progress and unlocking streamlined investor access to leading digital currencies. XRP Joins Nasdaq-Listed Multi-Asset Spot Crypto ETF in US Amid Regulatory Breakthrough XRP is gaining ground in the U.S. exchange-traded product (ETP) market as regulators open the door for diversified … Read more

Wisdomtree Launches Tokenized Private Credit Fund on Ethereum and Stellar

Wisdomtree (NYSE: WT) launched the Private Credit and Alternative Income Digital Fund (token: CRDT; fund ticker: CRDYX), making tokenized exposure to private credit available to retail and institutional investors. The fund seeks to track the Gapstow Private Credit and Alternative Income Index (GLACI) before fees and expenses and mirrors the firm’s existing ETF strategy (HYIN). … Read more

Stellar Invests in UK-Based Archax to Expand Participation in the Tokenized RWA Space

Stellar, the cryptocurrency project, has announced a strategic investment in Archax, a UK-based exchange and custodian that caters to institutional customers. The partnership secures the use of Stellar in RWA tokenization processes and aims to establish a foothold in Europe for the project’s activities. Stellar Partners With Archax Targeting RWA Tokenization Tokienization of real-world assets … Read more

XLM Rockets Over 100%; XRP Approaches Historic $3.40 High

Since early July, XLM and XRP—both co-founded by Jed McCaleb—have surged amid a broader altcoin rally. XLM has outperformed most top altcoins in the short term, yet historically it trails behind XRP in market strength. XLM Momentum Fueled by Ecosystem Growth? Since the start of July, XLM and XRP, two digital assets engineered to revolutionize … Read more

Openzeppelin Open Sources Relayers and Monitor Tools, Expanding Support to Solana and Stellar

Openzeppelin has announced the release of alpha Open Source versions of its Relayers and Monitor tools. With over 40 million transactions executed through Relayers and 45 million alerts triggered via Monitor, these tools have been widely adopted by thousands of blockchain developers across more than 70 networks, including Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible chains. By … Read more

Stellar Surges 14%, Hits $0.4795, Eyes $0.50 Breakout

Stellar’s XLM price surged 14% to $0.4795, with a market cap of $14.58 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $1.8 billion, trading within an intraday range of $0.4191 to $0.4896. XLM’s rise has coincided with the spike XRP has witnessed this week. Stellar Stellar’s hourly chart reveals a bullish trend, characterized by higher highs … Read more