Today, July 1st, marks four years since the eCash rebrand, a milestone in the mission to deliver peer-to-peer electronic cash that truly works at scale. Over the past year, eCash has gained momentum with continuous development, increasing adoption, and a growing ecosystem of tools and apps.This year brought important upgrades such as the Heartbeat upgrade, the launch of stablecoins, and the arrival of new apps that make peer-to-peer money more usable in everyday life. Today, eCash stands out as one of the few crypto projects offering a complete, high-performance full-stack infrastructure. From the base layer to wallets, developer tools, and decentralized marketplaces, these advances are making eCash more accessible, reliable, and ready for real-world use.Let’s explore the major milestones and innovations that define the latest chapter in the eCash journey.<h2>🚀 Major Upgrades/Features</h2><h3>💓 The Regular Heartbeat Upgrade</h3><figure class="image"><img src="http://strapi.fabien.cash/uploads/Regular_Heartbeat_Promo_ddf51abf16.jpg"></figure>Launched on November 15, 2024, the Real-Time Target (RTT) algorithm smooths out block times, leading to faster, more reliable transaction confirmations across the network. This upgrade enhances user experience by stabilizing block intervals, making eCash more predictable and efficient.👉 Learn More: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://e.cash/blog/heartbeat-upgrade-a-steady-pulse-for-ecash">https://e.cash/blog/heartbeat-upgrade-a-steady-pulse-for-ecash</a><h3>⚡ AssumeUTXO: Faster Node Syncing</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://strapi.fabien.cash/uploads/Assume_UTXO_Infographiccomp_60937e49a1.jpg"></figure>Bitcoin ABC v0.31.5 introduced AssumeUTXO, a powerful new feature enabling nodes to sync faster by trusting precomputed UTXO snapshots. This dramatically reduces the time and resource requirements to join the network, encouraging broader participation and decentralization.👉 Learn More: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://e.cash/blog/introducing-assumeutxo-faster-node-sync-on-ecash">https://e.cash/blog/introducing-assumeutxo-faster-node-sync-on-ecash</a><h3>🔧 Infrastructure Growth</h3>Over the past year, there have been 25 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bitcoinabc.org/">Bitcoin ABC</a> node releases, continuously improving network stability, security, and performance.<h2>🌍 Real-World Adoption &amp; Ecosystem Growth</h2><h3>🇲🇵 First U.S. Government Stablecoin on eCash</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://strapi.fabien.cash/uploads/MUS_Dcomp_03a14d3ba8.jpg"></figure>In a historic milestone, the Tinian government in the Northern Mariana Islands became the first-ever U.S. public entity to issue a USD-backed stablecoin $<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://dollar.mp/">TUSDT</a>, launched on the eCash network. This pioneering achievement highlights eCash’s readiness to support real-world, large-scale blockchain payments.👉 Full Story: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/eCash/status/1924305179806994624">https://x.com/eCash/status/1924305179806994624</a><h3>💲 FIRMA: USD-Pegged Stablecoin on eCash</h3>This year saw the launch of $<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://firma.cash/">FIRMA</a>, a USD-pegged stablecoin built on the eCash network. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://firma.cash/">FIRMA</a> offers a fast, permissionless stable asset for trading, payments, and expanding decentralized finance within the eCash ecosystem.👉 Launch Details: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/eCash/status/1896402672133029926">https://x.com/eCash/status/1896402672133029926</a><h3>💼 Cashtab Wallet Evolution</h3>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cashtab.com/">Cashtab Wallet</a> has undergone a major transformation, blending enhanced functionality with a fresh new design.<ul><li>🚀 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://e.cash/blog/agora-welcome-to-the-token-bazaar">Agora</a> DEX launched, enabling eToken and NFT trading, reaching a new all-time daily volume high of $81.1K.👉 Learn more: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/eCash/status/1878270118859358220">https://x.com/eCash/status/1878270118859358220</a></li><li>🎨 Complete Cashtab redesign &amp; rebrand for a modern, intuitive user experience across both the wallet and browser extension.</li><li>🎁 XEC Faucet was introduced to help onboard new users with free XEC tokens.</li><li>🔁 Support added for BIP21 multi-output transactions, enabling more complex payment flows for web apps.</li><li>🛠️ Active listings now include 1200+ eTokens and 350+ NFT collections on the Agora DEX.</li><li>📑 Token landing pages with real-time order books provide greater transparency for token trading.</li><li>🧑‍💻 The entire Cashtab ecosystem has been migrated to TypeScript, improving reliability and maintainability.</li><li>📄 Added BIP21 payment links &amp; QR codes, allowing users to share payment requests with preset XEC or FIRMA amounts.</li><li>🛠️ Added support for new <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://e.cash/blog/etokens-a-billion-dollar-opportunity">ALP tokens</a> (genesis, mint, send, burn, and Agora trades).</li><li>🛠️ Development started on a strongly-typed ecash-wallet library to improve developer tools.</li></ul><h3>👨🏻‍💻 Electrum ABC Wallet Updates</h3>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bitcoinabc.org/electrum/">Electrum ABC wallet </a>has released five new versions this year, introducing powerful features including:<ul><li>Native support for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://trezor.io/">Trezor hardware wallets</a>, with word autocompletion when restoring from seed phrases.</li><li>Recovery from SLIP-39 (Shamir) mnemonics for enhanced wallet security.</li><li>Custom Trezor firmware support for signing Avalanche stakes on Trezor Safe 5, Safe 3, and Model T devices.</li><li>Automatic freezing of ALP token UTXOs to improve token management. Improved Cryptography code.</li></ul><h2>🛠️ Ecosystem Apps &amp; Tools</h2>🚀 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stakedxec.com/">Staked XEC</a> (XECx) app launched, allowing users to earn staking rewards directly inside the Cashtab Wallet.🚀 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://localecash.com/">Local eCash</a>, a non-custodial P2P escrow exchange app, debuted for secure peer-to-peer trading.🔨 A new <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ecashstakingcalc.com/mining">eCash Mining Calculator</a> was launched.📊 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://t.me/eCashEveryDay">eCash Daily Telegram bot</a> now provides 24-hour on-chain data summaries.👨🏻‍💻 New <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://explorer.e.cash/testnet-faucet">testnet faucet</a> launched for eCash developers.🛠️ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://agora.cash/">Agora.cash</a>: a user-friendly interface for the Agora decentralized exchange.🎉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ecash.poker/">eCash Poker</a> launched with 24/7 cash games and hourly freerolls.🚀 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://paybutton.org/">PayButton</a> launched its <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/paybutton/">PayButton WordPress plugin</a>, empowering content creators to monetize their content with custom no-signup paywalls.🚀 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.npmjs.com/package/chronik-cache">ChronikCache </a>npm package was released, adding caching to Chronik for improved indexing efficiency.<h2>🤝 Exchange Listings &amp; Integrations</h2>📣 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://edge.app/">Edge wallet</a> integrated eCash (XEC).📣 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/Binance_TH_">@Binance_TH_</a> added native eCash network support.📣 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/BigeriaExchange">@BigeriaExchange</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/WhiteBit">@WhiteBit</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/CoinstoreExc">@CoinstoreExc</a> CEXs listed XEC.🔁 New Crypto Bridge on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/letsexchange_io">@letsexchange_io</a> enables swapping BEP-20 XEC to native XEC.🚀 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/guardarian_com">@guardarian_com</a> supports direct USD-to-XEC on-ramps.🚀 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/unstoppableweb">@unstoppableweb</a> added support for .xec domains.⚡ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/CryptoAutos_">@CryptoAutos_</a> accepts XEC for luxury car purchases and rentals.⚡ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/CoinoSwap">@CoinoSwap</a> instant exchange aggregator listed XEC.🔨 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/KryptexMining">@KryptexMining</a> Pool launched eCash mining support.<h2>🌐 Community &amp; Social Milestones</h2>📣 The Electronic Cash Conference (ECC) 2025 is coming to Barcelona, Spain!<figure class="image"><img src="https://strapi.fabien.cash/uploads/Save_the_date_7662dbec44.jpg"></figure>👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ecashconference.com/">https://ecashconference.com/</a>🥳 Surpassed 100,000 followers on our official <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://coinmarketcap.com/community/profile/eCash">CoinMarketCap Community</a>!🔥 Staked XEC hit a new all-time high.👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/eCashOfficial/status/1914552278838911265">https://x.com/eCashOfficial/status/1914552278838911265</a>✅ Secured the premium <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/ecash">@eCash</a> handle on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter).👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/eCash/status/1924898794224685544">https://x.com/eCash/status/1924898794224685544</a><h2>Looking Ahead</h2>Four years after the rebrand, eCash is steadily building the peer-to-peer electronic cash that Satoshi Nakamoto envisioned. It is not about speculation; it is about creating money that is simple, fast, and reliable for everyday use. This past year’s upgrades and real-world adoption show that eCash is moving closer to fulfilling that original mission.Looking ahead, eCash is poised to take peer-to-peer payments to the next level, with important technologies like Avalanche Pre-Consensus on the way to enable instant finality. The unstoppable eCash Army continues to power every step forward. Thank you for being part of this journey. The next chapter is already underway. Stay tuned!

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eCash Day 2025 – Four Years of Growth, Innovation, and Real-World Utility

While Capitol Hill spins its wheels and crypto regulation bills gather dust, a tiny US territory in the Pacific may be on the verge of making stablecoin history. Welcome to Tinian — a remote island of about 2,000 residents in the Northern Mariana Islands — that is now closer than ever to launching the first government-issued stablecoin on US soil.Yes, you read that right.On May 9, the Senate of the Northern Mariana Islands voted 7–1 to override Governor Arnold Palacios’ veto of a stablecoin bill. If the territory’s 20-member House follows suit with a two-thirds majority, the legislation will become law, greenlighting the issuance of a USD-backed stablecoin named the Marianas US Dollar (MUSD).And this isn’t some half-baked plan with vague ideas. The infrastructure, issuers, reserve assets, and use cases are all clearly laid out.If passed, Tinian could leapfrog over better-known jurisdictions like Wyoming, which has long been championing itself as a crypto-friendly haven and is also racing to launch a state-backed digital currency.<h2>What’s in the Bill?</h2>At the heart of this legislation is a dual-purpose proposal: economic revitalization through online gaming and digital currency infrastructure.<ol><li>Online Casino Licensing: The bill empowers the local government of Tinian to issue internet-only casino licenses.</li><li>Stablecoin Framework: It allows the Tinian treasurer to issue, manage, and redeem the Tinian Stable Token (MUSD): a fully-backed stablecoin pegged to the US dollar.</li></ol>The bill was introduced in February by Senator Jude Hofschneider, with strong support from fellow Republican Senator Karl King-Nabors. The token would be backed by cash and US Treasury bills, held in reserve by the Tinian Municipal Treasury. Infrastructure for issuance and redemption will be provided exclusively by Marianas Rai Corporation, a tech firm headquartered in Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands.Notably, MUSD is being built on the eCash blockchain, a fork of Bitcoin Cash ABC selected for its low fees, speed, and suitability for scalable token issuance.<h2>A Tale of Two Senators</h2>The Senate vote highlighted a divide between pragmatism and caution.Governor Palacios vetoed the bill in April, citing constitutional and jurisdictional concerns. He warned that the regulation of internet gambling and financial instruments might fall under federal purview, raising the risk of legal conflicts.Senator Celina Babauta, the only Senate member to oppose overriding the veto, echoed these concerns. She argued that the territory lacked the manpower, regulatory resources, and federal clarity to enforce such an ambitious framework, especially if linked to online gambling.But for King-Nabors and the bill’s supporters, this is exactly the kind of bold innovation needed. Tinian’s economy, devastated by the collapse of tourism during the pandemic, is desperate for new revenue sources.“This legislation stands at a time where we’re going through so much economic hardship,” King-Nabors said. “We need solutions that don’t require brick-and-mortar, don’t harm the environment, and bring revenue into our economy.”He added that the use of blockchain technology ensures more transparency in online gambling oversight than traditional payment rails could offer. “This stablecoin is tracked through software… it allows for more transparency when it comes to the Tinian Casino Gaming Control Commission.”<h2>The Broader Context: A Vacuum in Federal Regulation</h2>What makes Tinian’s move even more remarkable is the regulatory paralysis at the federal level. Multiple stablecoin bills introduced in Congress, such as the GENIUS Act and the STABLE Act, have stalled due to political divisions. Most notably, support from Senate Democrats has waned amid concerns over former President Trump’s involvement in crypto ventures and efforts to politicize Web3 regulation.The result? States and territories are filling the vacuum — experimenting with their crypto regulatory frameworks while Washington dithers.But Tinian isn’t just improvising. It’s drawing from a playbook of careful reserve backing (USD and Treasuries), a clear use case (online casinos), and a technical partner ready to deploy (Mariana’s Rai Corporation). Vin Armani, CTO of Marianas Rai, said his team is “poised to act quickly” and is already in talks with strategic partners.If successful, this wouldn’t just be a win for Tinian. It would be a blueprint for other small jurisdictions, territories, special economic zones, and even tribal governments looking to use blockchain as a lever for economic autonomy.<h2>Why This Matters</h2>This is more than a quirky island tale. It represents a new chapter in how decentralized financial systems are taking root through local governance, not national mandates.Most stablecoin discourse focuses on federal regulation, institutional adoption, and high-profile issuers like Circle or PayPal. But here’s an alternate path: community-led, government-sanctioned, and transparently managed stablecoins, rooted in the economic needs of the issuing jurisdiction.And it’s happening in the least expected place, 2,000 miles from the US mainland, on an island few in the crypto community have heard of.<h2>What Comes Next?</h2>The spotlight now shifts to the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives, where the bill awaits one final override vote. A two-thirds majority is required to bypass the governor and make the legislation law.If it passes, Tinian will have done what many bigger, richer, and more politically influential jurisdictions have failed to do: launch a legally compliant, fully-backed, government-issued stablecoin on American territory, with a functional use case.At a time when crypto policy is often reduced to culture war talking points and campaign slogans, this small island has chosen action over rhetoric.And the rest of the country, indeed, the entire crypto world, should be paying attention.Editor’s Note: As of June 2025, the legislation authorizing the Marianas US Dollar (MUSD) has officially been passed and enacted. The stablecoin is now approved and launched, marking a historic first for a U.S. jurisdiction. The article above provides the full backstory leading up to this milestone.➡️ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/eCash/status/1924305179806994624">https://x.com/eCash/status/1924305179806994624</a>Originally Published: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://medium.com/@ukachibenita/the-island-that-could-issue-americas-first-stablecoin-cecae4766046">https://medium.com/@ukachibenita/the-island-that-could-issue-americas-first-stablecoin-cecae4766046</a>

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How Tinian, a tiny Pacific island in the Northern Mariana Islands, is attempting to outpace US states and federal regulators in launching a government-backed stablecoin.

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📣 It’s recap time!Catch up on the latest eCash dev milestones, ecosystem highlights, and key community moments from June. Let’s dive in! 👇<h2>🌟 Key Highlights - News/Media 🗞️</h2>🎤 The first wave of Electronic Cash Conference 2025 speakers was announced! 👇<figure class="image"><img src="http://strapi.fabien.cash/uploads/ECC_2025_Speakers_1comp_0f75147d57.png"></figure><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/eCash/status/1932667785630322968">https://x.com/eCash/status/1932667785630322968</a>🗞️ “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://proofofwriting.com/humans-of-ecash-joey-king-round-2-and-my-key-takeaways/">Humans of eCash: Joey King aka @BytesOfMan (Round 2) and my key takeaways from our talk</a>”🎬 Video Tutorial: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/paybutton">PayButton WordPress Plugin</a> | Setup and Customization<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/eCash/status/1938983234966298695">https://x.com/eCash/status/1938983234966298695</a>📝 “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://masaruytch.com/2025/06/04/how-to-mine-ecash-with-bitaxe-gamma-601-a-step-by-step-guide-for-solo-miners/">How to Mine eCash with Bitaxe Gamma 601: A Step-by-Step Guide for Solo Miners</a>”<h2>🌟 Key Highlights - eCash Ecosystem</h2>📣 Edge wallet integrated eCash (XEC)! 🚀<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/eCash/status/1935933140339413043">https://x.com/eCash/status/1935933140339413043</a>🚀 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/thepaybutton">@thepaybutton</a> released PayButton-WordPress-Plugin v3.3.0!<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/thepaybutton/status/1932145648796856766">https://x.com/thepaybutton/status/1932145648796856766</a>🚀 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/thepaybutton">@thepaybutton</a> released PayButton-Server v4.1.0!<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/thepaybutton/status/1936152264391246207">https://x.com/thepaybutton/status/1936152264391246207</a>🚀 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/thepaybutton">@thepaybutton</a> released PayButton v4.2.0!<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/thepaybutton/status/1937200288810893393">https://x.com/thepaybutton/status/1937200288810893393</a>The eChan AI helper bot got smarter with recent upgrades. 🤖<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/Alitayin/status/1931169477628227678">https://x.com/Alitayin/status/1931169477628227678</a><h2>🌟 Key Highlights - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cashtab.com/">Cashtab Wallet</a></h2>⚡ Improved UTXO selection for token transactions🛠️ Progress on the strongly-typed ecash-wallet library: refined parameter interfaces, added tests, now ~90% complete💸 Improved <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://firma.cash/">FIRMA</a> redemption supportℹ️ New info modal for airdrop transactions🚀 Code splitting to improve Cashtab load times🧩 Migrated the Cashtab browser extension to TypeScript📣 CoinEx withdrawals are now displayed in the eCash Daily bot on Telegram🤖 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://t.me/eCashEveryDay">https://t.me/eCashEveryDay</a><h2>🌟 Key Highlights - Bitcoin ABC Node Software</h2>🛠️💻 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://x.com/bitcoin_abc">@Bitcoin_ABC</a> released versions 0.31.6 and 0.31.7, improving the handling of nested configuration files and bringing various under-the-hood improvements.Download it here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bitcoinabc.org">https://www.bitcoinabc.org</a><h2>✨ eCash Avalanche Network Overview</h2><figure class="image"><img src="http://strapi.fabien.cash/uploads/e_Cash_Avalanche_Network_Overview_June_2025_b14fd54adb.jpg"></figure>Total Staked: 261B XEC Number of Nodes: 87 Number of Peers: 64<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://avalanche.cash">https://avalanche.cash</a>That wraps up this month! 🙌🤟 eCash Army, don't forget to follow and join our official social media accounts and community groups for more updates! ⤵️<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ecash.community">https://ecash.community</a>

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