StablecoinX launches Harness, a middleware API for stablecoin payments, swaps, cross-chain transfers and treasury flows, targeting businesses, institutions and AI agents.

Bitget launches US stock options for eligible users, expanding its Stock+ product as crypto exchanges push deeper into equities, derivatives and multi-asset trading.

Aave has deployed V3 on Monad, bringing lending, borrowing and GHO to the high-speed Ethereum-compatible blockchain as Monad seeks deeper DeFi liquidity.

Theo invests $20M in Fidelity International’s FILQ through Sygnum, adding the tokenized fund to thBILL as onchain Treasury products target 24/7 institutional liquidity.

RWA Global will act as strategic adviser, helping build a compliant legal and regulatory pathway for qualified global investors. The project targets China’s clean-mobility infrastructure, including assets linked to the country’s fast-growing new-energy vehicle and charging ecosystem.

Tether’s gold-backed token XAU₮ is moving into lending through Ledn, letting eligible holders borrow against tokenized gold without selling their exposure.

FV Bank launches stablecoin invoicing with USDC and PYUSD settlement in USD, expanding its regulated platform for cross-border payments, custody and programmable finance.

Trace Finance Raises $32M to Expand Stablecoin Settlement Rails Across Brazil, U.S. and APAC