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CryptoUpdated×2•Originally published 7 July 2026•Updated 8 July 2026•
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XLM Surges 44% as DTCC Taps Stellar Network for Asset Tokenization

Key Facts

1Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) on the Stellar network have exceeded $3.3 billion.
2Institutional stablecoin adoption is accelerating with support from projects involving USDC, MoneyGram, and PayPal.

In a move reflecting the accelerating institutional adoption of blockchain technology, the XLM cryptocurrency surged 44% following the announcement that the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) plans to utilize the Stellar network. According to reports, the DTCC will leverage the network for the tokenization of custodied assets, with the strategic project slated for an early 2027 rollout. This development solidifies Stellar's position as a leading infrastructure for real-world assets (RWAs), which have already surpassed $3.3 billion in value on the platform.

This partnership places Stellar in a formidable competitive position against networks like Ethereum, especially by aligning with the DTCC, a cornerstone of US financial markets. Compared to similar institutional initiatives, experts view this collaboration as being on par with BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, which recently surpassed $500 million in value (per market data). This trend aligns with JPMorgan’s assessment that asset tokenization is the 'killer app' for blockchain, explaining the significant bullish momentum seen in XLM's price action.

On the macroeconomic front, markets are awaiting Eurozone inflation data and the US ISM Manufacturing PMI (scheduled for July 2026), catalysts that could dictate liquidity flows into the digital asset sector. Focus remains on further technical updates regarding the integration of DTCC systems with the Stellar protocol in the coming months.