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SHx has expanded to @solana.
One of the most active consumer ecosystems in crypto. Powered by @axelar. 🤝

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Mastercard introduced always-on stablecoin settlement on Solana, Backpack announced a tokenized brokerage, and $716M of RWA capital flowed in last month, more than any other network. While the market looked one way, the institutions and builders kept shipping.

Here’s everything that happened:

📰 Headline News

- @Mastercard introduced always-on stablecoin settlement on Solana

- @Backpack announced Backpack Securities, merging traditional brokerage with Solana-native tokenization

- @SolanaFndn launched native Subscriptions and Allowances for delegated spending and recurring billing

📰 Launches

- @moonpay introduced the MoonAgents Desktop App, connecting ChatGPT or Claude so AI agents can pay onchain

- @sunrisedefi, @MeteoraAG and @BedrockFndn teamed to launch Dynamic Assets

- @SolanaFndn announced dedicated support for teams building fully onchain perpetuals and supporting infrastructure

- @bulktrade activated Season 1 with pre-deposits now open

- @ORE deployed a quantum-safe smart wallet to secure ORE holder and staking assets from quantum threats

- @craftsdev introduced equity-linked tokens, enabling onchain exposure to real company outcomes

- @useDecal debuted Decal Treasury, featuring automated yield engine that funds integrated corporate loyalty programs

- @axelar went live on Solana to enable cross-chain messaging and programmable asset transfers

- @PhoenixTrade launched mobile trading and cross-chain deposits

- @raikucom activated rkuSOL, an LST that routes three distinct streams of AOT and JIT auction revenue back to stakers

- @JupiterExchange rolled out TCG credit features on Jupiter Offerbook, utilizing @phygitals and @Collector_Crypt

- @moonshot released Moonshot Packs, bringing physical trading card experience onchain

- @packs_supply launched a collectibles SOV that rewards stakers with physical packs

- @Paytrie expanded the Canadian dollar stablecoin to Solana

- @strongholdpay expanded its SHx token network to Solana via @axelar

- @paj_cash debuted v2 of its payment platform, enabling account-based Web3 off-ramps

- @lava_xyz released Lava Card, a zero-annual-fee Visa debit card

- @Dyadnum launched a WhatsApp-native trade engine to streamline cross-chain asset routing

- @UmbraPrivacy launched its privacy-focused web interface

- @zodial_xyz shipped a portfolio-margin lending protocol

- @Certora formally verified Solana’s P-token upgrade

- @MonkeFoundry opened Cohort 2 applications, closing June 12

- @BitRobotNetwork announced applications for its robotics laboratory program

- @jaileddotfun launched Jailed, an onchain prison simulator game deployed on Solana

- @gachasports shipped a sports-led gacha platform

- @predikt_gg announced bringing cross-market access and leverage to @solana prediction market users

- @rektdrinks released SOL Berry, a Solana-themed sparkling water

📰 Milestones

- @solana led onchain collectibles markets with ~60% of total volume

- @Raydium crossed $2B in cumulative trading volume for tokenized equities

- Solana recorded the largest RWAs net capital inflow across chains in May crossing $716M

- @KASTxyz won Best Digital Assets Fintech at BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards

- @kamino's xStocks market surpassed $30M in total market size

- @solanamobile crossed 1K live apps on the dApp Store

- @helium_mobile, the consumer carrier built on Helium's Solana-based network, was acquired by Andrew Yang's @joinnoblemobil

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@xVenomSHx @CoinMarketCap Touché. That's a good one.

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@axelar @solana 🔌

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@axelar @squidrouter 8/ More ecosystems. More accessibility. More utility.

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1/ SHx is expanding into the Solana ecosystem via @axelar. Here’s why this matters 🧵

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@axelar @squidrouter 7/ SHx has always focused on infrastructure that supports real-world financial applications, payments, and accessible blockchain participation.

Expanding into Solana is a natural next step.

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We're just getting started. 🤝

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@strongholdpay @solana The chain list keeps growing. Great to have @strongholdpay bringing payments infrastructure to Solana from day one. 🤝

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@MarcAcosta @loveisthewayyyy @solana There we go.

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The chain list keeps growing. SHx is now on @Solana.

[Axelar Network @axelar]

Solana is now live on Axelar Mainnet.

The integration enables cross-chain messaging and asset transfers between @Solana and Axelar-supported ecosystems.

Read more: https://t.co/MjLtrDfiNP

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@loveisthewayyyy @solana If only the bricks were Stronghold blue, this would be spot on.

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@JoelKatz Happy Birthday, XRP 🥳💪

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🚨 JUST IN: DTCC plans to bring tokenized securities onto the Stellar ($XLM) network, marking another major step forward for real-world asset adoption (RWA).

Following the news, $XLM surged +19% in the past 24 hours as trading volume spiked sharply 👀

Momentum is spreading across the Stellar ecosystem too, with ecosystem-related projects like @strongholdpay $SHX also gaining traction today.

Eyes back on #XLM @StellarOrg 🌐

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