Skip to main content

Featured Story

PYUSD Loans and Tokenized Assets: A New Era in DeFi

Unleashing Potential: PYUSD Loans and Tokenized Real World Assets In a groundbreaking development within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, a Swiss-based platform, Backed, has emerged as a pivotal player by powering PYUSD loans through tokenized Treasury Bill ETFs. This innovative approach not only enhances the utility of PYUSD but also provides new avenues for users to earn yield on their deposits, thus reshaping the landscape of stablecoins and lending markets. The Mechanics of PYUSD Loans Depository Functionality : Users can deposit PYUSD, a regulated USD stablecoin issued by Paxos for PayPal, into a Morpho Blue vault. This vault supports two types of collateral: Backed's tokenized Treasury Bill ETFs Lido’s wstETH Yield Generation : Depositors of PYUSD earn yield by lending to borrowers who take out loans. This dual engine mechanism—an innovative blend of real-world yields and crypto rewards—optimizes returns across varying market conditions. Tokenized Rea

Understanding the SEC's Deadline Extension for Fidelity's Ethereum ETF: Expert Analysis and Predictions

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the deadline for a decision on Fidelity's proposed spot Ethereum ETF to March 5. The SEC stated in a Thursday filing that it requires additional time to thoroughly review the proposed rule change and the related concerns raised. Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst James Seyffart noted that the delay was expected, highlighting late May as the significant timeframe. Seyffart's colleague Eric Balchunas expressed optimism about the approval of an Ethereum ETF in 2024, citing a 70% chance of approval by May. Balchunas emphasized that the SEC's previous approval of Ethereum futures ETFs has created pressure for approving a spot ETF to avoid legal repercussions, similar to the situation with Bitcoin ETF applications. SEC Chair Gary Gensler, following the recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, clarified that the decision was specific to ETPs holding non-security commodities like Bitcoin and does not indicate a broader approval stance towards crypto asset securities. Gensler refrained from definitively categorizing Ethereum as a security or commodity during his tenure as SEC chair.

Comments

Trending Stories