The connections behind Stripe & $XLM go way back.

In fact it goes as far back to the early initial days of Stellar has Stripe had loaned SDF $3 Mil in exchange for 2 Bil XLM.

Now we're hearing talks of Stripe integrating Stellar.

This makes perfect sense given the purpose of blockchain being a growing payment rail.

And with blockchain based payments, Stellar is as well positioned as any chain.

Stripe brings quite an interesting background with their investors and board of directors connections.

From big time serial entrepreneurs like Elon Musk & Peter Thiel to investment firms like A16Z to Goldman Sachs & more.

On the other hand Stripe's directory board brings connections to several other F500s & organizations.

This is likely a large part of why we see the success of Stripe today in global payments for E-Commerce.

Stripe has mentioned how crypto regulations are a big thing they're waiting on before really going into crypto.

But even then, that hasn't stopped them from further establishing their ties with Stellar.

This was especially highlighted earlier this year at Stellar Meridian with Stripe executives in attendance.

Last year Stripe had processed $1 Tril in payments volume.

Not only will digital wallets for P2P payments grow, but the rise of E-Comm payments.

And that's where Stripe and Stellar both shine.

The connections are clearly visible, and the utility is clear as day.