Ethena Pay Launches Earn+ Targeting Up to 12% APY
Ethena Pay’s optional Earn+ vault targets up to 12% APY through a leveraged USDe strategy, with tier-based limits and variable rewards.
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The DeFi & FinTech section explores the expanding world of decentralized finance and next-generation financial technology. From lending protocols, staking platforms, and liquidity ecosystems to digital banking, payments innovation, and emerging fintech models, this category covers the tools reshaping how value moves across the digital economy. Readers get clear insights into major developments, integrations, and trends transforming both DeFi and traditional financial technology.
Latest DeFi & FinTech News
Visa’s Stablecoin Settlement Run Rate Tops $25B, Up Tenfold
Visa says its stablecoin settlement pace has exceeded $25 billion annualized, up tenfold year on year, as blockchain support and card programs expand.
Ripple and Robinhood Team Up on RLUSD and Institutional Finance
RLUSD is live on Robinhood Chain and Bitstamp, with Robinhood app access planned this year as the firms expand treasury and brokerage ties.
Mastercard Says Stablecoin Payments Need Faster Fiat Connections
Mastercard’s Matthew Driver says slow conversions into and out of stablecoins can erase payment-speed gains, even when the blockchain transfer is fast.
Ripple Adds 24/7 Returns and AI Automation to Corporate Treasury
Ripple adds AI automation and 24/7 Returns to corporate treasury, with qualifying RLUSD balances eligible and companies choosing workflow approval settings.
HSBC Launches RedCoin Stablecoin for PayMe’s 3.3M Users
HSBC is rolling out its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin through PayMe for transfers and shopping, with tokenized investment access planned later this year.
Chainlink Expands LG CNS Partnership for Korean Stablecoins
Chainlink and LG CNS are expanding stablecoin infrastructure in Korea, building on KITL with cross-chain connectivity, data services and institutional tools.
Uniswap Adds External DEX Liquidity With Aggregator Hooks
Uniswap’s Aggregator Hooks connect seven liquidity sources across Ethereum, Base and Robinhood Chain, with external-route protocol fees contributing to UNI burns.
SoFi Launches SOFIE Tokenized Deposits With 4.40% APY
SoFi’s SOFIE offers a variable 4.40% APY on bank deposits eligible for FDIC insurance, with 1:1 conversion to SoFiUSD and a rollout through November.
Visa in Talks to Buy Fireblocks for $2.5B, Axios Reports
Visa is in late-stage talks to acquire Fireblocks for about $2.5 billion, Axios reports, as the payments giant expands its stablecoin infrastructure.
Aerodrome and Velodrome Merge Into Aero Across Seven Networks
Aerodrome and Velodrome have combined as Aero, launching across seven chains with a new AERO token, sAERO positions and cross-chain Metaswaps.
Pump.fun Launches Pump Bridge for Cross-Chain Trading
Pump.fun’s cross-chain bridge is now the app’s default route. A company-run test reports fewer purchase errors and faster execution than Relay.