DWF Labs has launched a $75 million fund to support dark-pool DEXs, decentralized money markets, and yield-generating products focused on institutional users.
R25, incubated by Ant Financial, has launched an on-chain yield-bearing stablecoin backed by real-world assets and selected Polygon as its first network partner. The debut brings RWA liquidity and native yield mechanisms to a major L2, with potential implications for MATIC demand and DeFi yield products.
Flare executive Hugo Philion urged XRP holders on Nov. 13 to avoid platforms offering opaque yields, citing risks from hidden counterparty exposure and poor transparency. He recommended verifying audits, proof-of-reserves and on-chain evidence before staking or lending assets.
Sierra Protocol has launched the first Liquid Yield Token on Avalanche, featuring dynamic rebalancing and stablecoin-backed reserves that accrue yield immediately. The product targets liquid, yield-bearing exposure for the AVAX DeFi ecosystem.
Redstone analysts say yield-bearing crypto assets are set to expand quickly as institutional interest climbs following the passage of the GENIUS Act. The firm argues regulatory clarity will unlock new product issuance and capital flows.
Maestro launched Mezzamine, a bitcoin yield platform that connects idle BTC to miners through on-chain secured credit facilities. The product aims to give BTC holders yield while providing miners with collateral-backed financing without forcing immediate coin sales.
Two competing Chainlink ETF strategies are emerging: Bitwise favors a no-staking, custody-light product while Grayscale targets yield by enabling staking exposure. The choice could shape investor demand and LINK liquidity if approvals follow.