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Jun 2, 2026

MoneyGram Launches MGUSD Stablecoin on Stellar for Cross-Border Payments

MoneyGram launched MGUSD, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, issued by Stripe-owned Bridge. The stablecoin will power services across MoneyGram's global network of 60 million customers and 500,000 retail locations.

Jun 2, 2026·5 sources

May 13, 2026

Bermuda Government Partners with Stellar for Blockchain Payment Infrastructure

The government of Bermuda has partnered with the Stellar Development Foundation to expand blockchain-based payment infrastructure, potentially enabling government payments and services on the Stellar network.

May 13, 2026·2 sources

Apr 7, 2026

CME Group to Launch 24/7 Crypto Derivatives Trading and Add Avalanche, Sui Futures

CME Group announced it will offer round-the-clock crypto derivatives trading starting May 29 and launch Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI) futures contracts in early May, pending regulatory approval.

Apr 7, 2026·3 sources

Top claims

▪MoneyGram launched MGUSD, a US dollar-backed stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, on June 2, 2026.
▪MoneyGram has worked with the Stellar Development Foundation on stablecoin-powered remittance services for almost five years.
▪Bridge, a stablecoin platform acquired by Stripe in February 2025, is the issuer of the MGUSD stablecoin.

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