Bitwise2026-09-02 13:23:21Bitwise Launches RWA Vault PAPY on Morpho, Targeting 5-6% APYCrypto asset manager Bitwise has announced the launch of the RWA vault PAPY on lending protocol Morpho, targeting an annualized yield of 5-6% with a capacity of up to $1 billion. The vault programmatically lends Agora-issued stablecoin AUSD to overcollateralized tokenized real-world assets. Collateral includes PST (cross-border payment financing) from Huma Finance at 45%, PRIME (home equity loan claims) from Hastra and Figure at 30%, and sUSDai (GPU-secured loans) from USDai at 25%. The vault charges a 0.39% management fee with no performance fee and no lock-up period for deposits or withdrawals.940
Russia2026-08-31 18:46:04Russia's Sberbank Sees $46 Billion in Crypto Trading, Plans Ethereum and USDT-Backed LoansSberbank, Russia's largest bank, expects crypto trading volumes in the country to reach 4 trillion rubles ($46.43 billion) in the first year after new digital asset rules take effect, climbing to 7.5 trillion rubles ($87 billion) by 2029. The bank also plans to accept Ethereum and Tether's USDT as collateral for loans, pending central bank approval. Sberbank already piloted Bitcoin-backed lending with miner Intelion in December 2025. Russia's crypto framework, effective September 1, only allows Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT for public trading, excluding XRP and other tokens.870
HyperLend2026-08-31 11:53:33HyperLend says it is staying in the market and plans to accept stocks and commodities as collateralHyperLend will not exit the market and plans to support new collateral types including stocks and commodities, according to a post on X from ness.hl. The post also said HyperLend and Hyperliquid are separate products, while describing HyperLend’s credit business as more efficient. Since launch, HyperLend has generated more than $2 billion in loan volume. The team’s next focus is Aviya, an institutional business line built on the same codebase as HyperLend. According to ness.hl, Aviya offers fixed-rate onchain credit and is set to expand the range of eligible collateral to include high-yield bonds and securities. The update outlines the product direction for HyperLend and Aviya but does not mention a timetable for the new collateral rollout.830
HyperLend2026-08-31 11:39:30HyperLend co-founder says protocol is not exiting market, plans support for stocks as collateralHyperLend co-founder and CEO ness.hl pushed back on claims that the lending protocol had become obsolete after Hyperliquid’s latest product update. In a post on X, he said HyperLend is not leaving the market and argued that Hyperliquid’s move to add lending after launching portfolio margin was a natural product evolution rather than a replacement for HyperLend. He described the two as separate products with different strengths and different use cases. ness.hl also said HyperLend’s credit business is more efficient and that the platform already supports borrowing against multiple crypto assets. Looking ahead, he said the protocol plans to add stocks and commodities as collateral types. He added that the team’s next focus is Aviya, an institutional business line aimed at high-end clients operating in compliant environments. Built on the same codebase as HyperLend, Aviya will offer fixed-rate onchain credit. According to ness.hl, HyperLend has generated more than $2 billion in loan volume since launch, and Aviya will expand collateral coverage further to include high-yield bonds and securities.740
Bitcoin2026-08-28 21:23:27Brian Armstrong Says Bitcoin Can Serve as Home Down Payment Collateral Without SellingBrian Armstrong said on X that users can use bitcoin as collateral for a home down payment without selling it, allowing them to retain their bitcoin exposure.760
Tokenized Gol2026-08-28 19:15:28Aave's XAUT Debt Hits $25M Cap as Arch Lending Adds Gold Token LoansTokenized gold is moving deeper into crypto lending. Debt backed by XAUT on Aave has reached the protocol's $25 million cap, while Arch Lending has added lending support for the two largest gold tokens. Arch co-founder and CTO Himanshu Sahay says market demand for using gold as productive collateral is growing.960
Chainlink2026-08-26 15:08:51Chainlink enables Coinbase tokenized stock collateral on Base DeFi protocolsChainlink is enabling Coinbase tokenized stock to be used as collateral in DeFi protocols on Base, according to a Techub News item citing CoinGape. The move extends the use of tokenized U.S. equities beyond trading and into lending and other onchain financial use cases. Chainlink is supplying the price feed infrastructure that allows DeFi protocols on Base to integrate Coinbase tokenized stock. The report did not disclose additional implementation details, protocol names, or launch timing, but it identified Chainlink’s market data rails as the key component supporting this integration. The development centers on Base and reflects an expansion in how tokenized equity products can be used within DeFi applications on the network.840
VALR2026-08-25 05:04:53VALR launches Borrow, a crypto-backed lending serviceCryptocurrency exchange VALR has introduced Borrow, a lending service that lets users access funds by pledging crypto assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral instead of selling their holdings. According to the announcement carried by Chainwire and cited by Techub News, borrowed funds are deposited into a user’s account instantly and can be used for trading, withdrawals, or spending. The product is available to both individual and business customers. VALR said the borrowing process is fully automated and does not require credit checks or traditional paperwork. Loan size is determined by the value of the collateral and its risk profile. Users also do not face a fixed repayment term, allowing them to repay at any time or adjust their collateral position as needed.860
