MoneyGram joins Solana as validator amid stablecoin payment push

MoneyGram, the Dallas-based global payments company, has joined the Solana proof-of-stake network as an active validator. By staking SOL and processing transaction blocks, the company is now directly participating at the protocol level of a public blockchain for the first time. This strategic move aligns with a broader push toward stablecoin payments, utilizing one of the highest-throughput blockchains currently in operation to facilitate the movement of money and enhance its digital payment infrastructure.