Stellar kicks off Meridian 2026 conference in Lisbon

Source: Crypto Briefing · industry focus · Estefano Gomez

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Meridian 2026 highlights Stellar's pivotal role in advancing institutional finance and tokenization, influencing global financial systems.

Speakers at the Stellar Development Foundation’s annual event include executives from MoneyGram and M1X Global.

Wed 28 Oct 2026 · 08:23 EDT · 1 min read

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The Stellar Development Foundation’s Meridian 2026 conference kicked off in Lisbon on Wednesday, with The Defiant covering it live from the event.

Institutions take the stage

Early sessions highlighted Stellar’s push into institutional finance. MoneyGram’s Luke Tuttle told CoinDesk at the event that trust, more than speed or cost, drove the company’s choice of Stellar, while M1X Global’s Jordan Goldman said the network’s real-world finance focus is drawing government interest.

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