Blockchain payment firm Zebec has deployed its enterprise payroll system on the Stellar network, enabling real-time salary processing with stablecoins. The integration, announced on June 15, 2026, allows employees and contractors to receive digital dollar payments directly into their wallets, spend via Mastercard-powered prepaid cards, or convert funds into local currencies. Stellar’s low transaction fees—typically under one cent—and daily USDC trading volumes exceeding 250,000 transactions make it an ideal platform for high-frequency corporate treasury flows.
The market reacted swiftly: Stellar's native token, XLM, surged over 14% in 24 hours, climbing to around $0.22 from below $0.19 earlier in the week. Trading volume on the Stellar network spiked from $153 million to nearly $880 million, reflecting strong buying interest fueled by PayFi narratives and institutional adoption milestones. In a separate development, Spiko Finance tokenized $1 billion in assets on Stellar, and VersaBank’s SEC filing outlined a plan to issue real bank tokenized deposits on Ethereum, Algorand, and Stellar further validating the network’s infrastructure.
Zebec CEO Simon Babakhani emphasized that the launch cements the platform’s role in institutional blockchain adoption, particularly in cross-border remittances. The centralized HR dashboard lets businesses program automated salary flows, contractor fees, and benefits. Multinational corporations in Europe are already in final testing, with subsequent phases expected to introduce more fiat on/off-ramps by fiscal year-end. The combined developments position Stellar as a leading network for payment-focused decentralized finance.
