CryptocurrencyEthena Taps FalconX for Institutional Stablecoin Lending
Ethena has appointed FalconX as an institutional lending partner, integrating an overcollateralized credit facility into the backing of its USDe synthetic dollar. The arrangement utilizes a bankruptcy-remote vehicle in the Cayman Islands, allowing Ethena to deploy capital while maintaining a first-priority security interest over the underlying loan receivables.
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MUFG Pilots On-Chain Repo Transactions for Japanese Government Bonds
Four Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group entities are launching a proof of concept to test Japanese government bond repo transactions on the Canton Network. The project aims to replace traditional market infrastructure with automated, 24-hour on-chain settlement, marking a significant step in Japan's broader push toward blockchain-based financial systems.
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UBS Forecasts Gold Rally to $5,000 by Mid-2027
Gold prices are poised to climb toward $5,000 per ounce by the first half of 2027, according to UBS strategists. The bank points to a cooling in real interest rates and a weakening U.S. dollar, alongside sustained central bank appetite, as primary catalysts to overcome recent market volatility.