#XLM
3 articles tagged #XLM — curated RWA tokenization coverage.
8.5
Infrastructure
Stellar’s $0.17 Slump Clashes With DTCC July Tokenization Test as EU Crypto Firms Face MiCA Shutdown
Stellar’s native token XLM has retreated below its 200-week moving average of $0.18244, signaling a period of technical weakness as the market awaits the July 13 launch of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC) tokenization pilot. This institutional project, which utilizes the Stellar blockchain to bring Russell 1000 equities and U.S. Treasury bonds on-chain, remains a pivotal development for the integration of traditional securities with distributed ledger technology. While the token price faces downward pressure from broader crypto market volatility and profit-taking, the underlying infrastructure development for the DTCC initiative continues to progress. Simultaneously, the European Union is enforcing strict compliance under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, requiring unlicensed firms to cease onboarding new clients. With only 210 out of 1,200 previously registered firms having secured full MiCA authorization, the regulatory landscape is undergoing a massive consolidation. This enforcement action by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) creates a binary environment for crypto platforms operating within the bloc. The convergence of Stellar’s institutional milestone and Europe’s regulatory crackdown highlights the ongoing tension between long-term blockchain adoption and short-term market sentiment. Ultimately, the success of the DTCC pilot could serve as a catalyst for broader capital market transformation, provided investors can look past current price dislocations.
7.5
Infrastructure
XLM jumps 10.5% as DTCC links tokenization to Stellar and MoneyGram launches MGUSD stablecoin
The Stellar network has achieved a significant milestone in the real-world asset sector, with its total tokenized market capitalization exceeding $3 billion. This represents a substantial 300% growth since the beginning of 2025, highlighting the increasing adoption of blockchain infrastructure for traditional financial instruments. Key contributors to this expansion include platforms such as Spiko, Franklin Templeton’s BENJI token, and Ondo Finance. While the broader CoinDesk 20 Index saw modest gains, Stellar's ecosystem continues to attract institutional interest despite short-term price fluctuations in its native XLM token. The network is currently approaching a technical golden cross, signaling potential long-term bullish momentum for the asset. This growth underscores the shift toward utilizing public blockchains for institutional-grade asset tokenization. The integration of these major financial players onto the Stellar network validates the platform's utility for high-volume, regulated financial activities.
9.0
Infrastructure
Why is Stellar's XLM up by over 50% this week?
Stellar's native token, XLM, experienced a 51.75% rally this week following an announcement that the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) plans to integrate its tokenized securities platform with the Stellar network. The DTCC, which clears and settles up to $12 trillion in daily securities transactions, aims to launch this integration in the first half of 2027 as part of its multi-chain strategy. This institutional partnership significantly boosted market sentiment, though the price surge was further amplified by a massive short squeeze. Data from CoinGlass indicates that bearish traders faced $12.41 million in liquidations as open interest nearly doubled to $292.11 million. Despite the bullish momentum, XLM now faces a critical long-term resistance zone between $0.198 and $0.224, where multiple exponential moving averages converge. Analysts warn that failure to clear this ceiling could lead to a 30% to 40% correction, mirroring historical patterns where previous rallies were followed by steep declines. The event underscores the growing role of major financial infrastructure providers in adopting public blockchain networks for future asset settlement.