SECURITIZE announces a partnership with EULER to introduce tokenized RWA into DeFi lending

21DAO Partners With FOGNET Blockchain to Advance DAO Participation With RWA/DeFi Offerings 

FOGNET, a blockchain network that focuses on high-speed networking and real estate tokenization, today announced a strategic partnership with 21DAO, a decentralized task economy platform where community participation transforms into economic growth and on-chain value. The collaboration enabled 21DAO

Gate launches USDT staking for Morpho protocol with a minimum investment of 1 USDT, current annual yield reaches 4.94%

Gate News bot announcement: According to Gate's official announcement, Gate has launched a USDT staking Morpho protocol product. This product allows users to stake USDT to earn on-chain yields, with a minimum investment of 1 USDT and a current annual yield rate of 4.94%. The USDT staking product operates through the Morpho lending protocol, with funds deployed to the sUSDS-USDT market. Assets staked on day D begin accruing interest on day D+1, with interest distributions occurring on day D+2. Interest is automatically distributed daily in USDT form. Users can redeem yields at any time, with redemption requests arriving on day D+1 after submission. The product's annual yield fluctuates daily based on user staking participation and on-chain dynamics. Gate states that it has selected this project through rigorous protocol review and professional risk assessment screening.

Hana Financial Group and Standard Chartered Group sign a cooperation agreement to jointly expand digital asset and other financial services.

Hana Financial Group and Standard Chartered Group signed a cooperation agreement aimed at deepening collaboration in investment banking, capital markets, and foreign exchange, and jointly exploring future financial areas such as digital assets. This partnership will create new growth opportunities and represents a significant milestone for Standard Chartered Group's global operations.

Balaji Srinivasan Calls for Development of Refugee Crypto Tools, Stablecoins May Become Financial Solution for Global Displaced Persons

Former CEX Chief Technology Officer Balaji Srinivasan is calling on the crypto industry to develop blockchain-based financial tools for refugees and stateless persons to address service gaps caused by population migration. He points out that traditional financial systems often fail during conflicts, while blockchain possesses interference-resistant capabilities. However, despite the demand, related products targeting this demographic remain limited. Stablecoins are playing an increasingly significant role in fund flows, and the future requires more cryptocurrency financial tools oriented toward vulnerable populations.

Solana Accelerates Layout of Real-World Assets and AI Finance, Tokenized Stocks and Stablecoin Payments Advance in Parallel

The Solana ecosystem has recently released multiple updates, with a focus on expanding real-world financial assets, stablecoin settlement, and artificial intelligence applications. Tokenized stock markets are integrating with Solana DeFi, improving trading efficiency. International insurance companies are using stablecoins for cross-border transactions for the first time, demonstrating their advantages. Developers are exploring the combination of AI and blockchain to automate financial services. Solana has joined Mastercard's crypto partner program and released over 20 new projects, raising more than $80 million in funding, promoting the integration of blockchain and traditional finance.

HSBC and Standard Chartered Expected to Obtain Hong Kong Stablecoin Licenses, Traditional Banks Accelerate Blockchain Deployment

Hong Kong's financial regulatory framework is progressing, with the Stablecoin Ordinance scheduled to take effect in August 2025, requiring issuing entities to meet stringent standards. Mature financial institutions such as Standard Chartered and HSBC are expected to be among the first to obtain approval, thereby promoting the development of the stablecoin ecosystem. Although concerns about centralization exist, this framework reflects Hong Kong's commitment to becoming a global hub for digital asset innovation, while also instilling confidence in crypto users and institutional investors.