• The integration of Stellar’s blockchain technology has been a game-changer for Colombia as it provides a secure and efficient method for financial transactions.
• This innovative approach allows the local workforce to receive payments without having to leave their communities.

In a major development, Colombia, a small city in San Francisco, saw a massive financial transformation take place through a crypto solution powered by the Stellar blockchain network.

San Francisco, Colombia, has long struggled with inadequate digital infrastructure, including the absence of traditional banking facilities. Australian entrepreneur Zach Borrowdale has now taken it upon himself to help the local community by building businesses and creating jobs. However, the lack of banking services poses a significant challenge when paying employees.

Borrowdale was looking for a more secure and efficient payment solution. As a result, he explored Decaf, a decentralized payment app founded by Rick and Fernanda Urduña Angel that leverages the Stellar blockchain to facilitate instant crypto transactions.

With Decaf, Borrowdale will be able to pay employees in digital US dollars, which are then converted to Colombian pesos through a partnership with MoneyGram. This solution eliminates the need for cash transportation, which is risky, while providing a stable and accessible financial system for the community.

Integrating Stellar’s blockchain technology has proven to be a game-changer for the city while offering a secure and effective method for financial transactions. As a result, the local workforce can now receive payments without leaving their community, opening up new economic opportunities and contributing to the city’s recovery and growth. According to the CNF report, the Stellar blockchain also focuses on tokenizing real-world assets.

Stellar (XLM) Price Rally

Jed McCaleb, co-founder of Ripple (XRP), created the Stellar blockchain network with XLM as its native cryptocurrency. He had his sights set on targeting unbanked retail and banking users. Amid positive developments in the Ripple SEC lawsuit, according to CNF’s report, XLM price has also seen a strong rally this week. From lows of $0.078, Stellar (XLM) price has bounced back strongly above $0.10, with open interest surging significantly.

As seen in the image above, XLM open interest has surged to 31 million, highlighting a strong influx of money into XLM-related contracts. If open interest remains high, XM prices may continue to surge from here. Stellar’s recent price rise has also occurred against a backdrop of strong partnerships and adoption, according to a CNF report.

Simplex has announced that it will now support USDC on the Stellar network. Thanks to its collaboration with StellarOrg, customers can easily buy USDC on Stellar and benefit from faster and cheaper transactions.