World · Institutional · South Korea ·
Ethena plans to shift from crypto to real-world asset derivatives for yield
The issuer of the $4 billion USDe stablecoin stated it expects real-world asset perpetuals to eclipse crypto derivatives in its backing within 12 to 24 months, diversifying yield generation beyond blockchain markets.
Why it matters for the crypto market
A major stablecoin issuer's pivot toward tokenized real-world assets reflects growing institutional integration of blockchain infrastructure with traditional financial markets.
Source: coindesk.com
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