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Ethena is building derivative infrastructure to enable Ethereum to transform into the Global Internet Bond via delta-neutral positions on stETH, to create the first crypto-native, yield bearing stablecoin: USDE.
Event-related news
Ethena has restored the LayerZero cross-chain bridge functionality for sUSDe and USDe and enhanced its security configuration.
Ethena officially announced that the LayerZero cross-chain bridge functionality for sUSDe and USDe has been fully restored across all chains. To enhance security, Ethena has upgraded the Decentralized Verification Network (DVN) configuration on each chain from 2/2 to 4/4, while maintaining the existing rate limit of $10 million per hour. The official team stated that further updates will be provided as needed.
Ethena extends the LayerZero OFT bridge pause and publishes proof of reserves confirming USDe’s collateralization ratio exceeds 100%
According to an official post on Ethena’s X account, due to the absence of a satisfactory root-cause analysis regarding the rsETH incident, Ethena has decided to extend the suspension period for its LayerZero OFT cross-chain bridge. Meanwhile, Ethena released its latest Proof of Reserves, independently verified by four third-party entities—Chainlink, Chaos Labs, LlamaRisk, and Harris & Trotter—confirming that USDe’s collateral coverage ratio remains above 100%. The verification results have been published on Ethena’s Transparency Page and Data Dashboard. Ethena stated it will continue monitoring the situation and provide updates as they become available.
Singapore BayBank Launches Stablecoin Minting and Redemption Service to Support Instant Cross-Border Settlement for Enterprises
According to an official announcement, Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) launched stablecoin minting and redemption services on April 17. Enterprises and high-net-worth individuals can now directly convert between fiat currency and stablecoins via their SGB accounts, enabling 24/7 instant settlement without relying on traditional correspondent banking processes. This service is integrated into SGB’s proprietary clearing network, SGB Net, supporting seamless on-chain and off-chain fund flows. USDC is the first stablecoin supported, with a minimum transaction amount of USD 100,000; support for USDT, USDe (Ethena), and Global Dollar (USDG) will be rolled out subsequently.
Gray-scale updates are expected to include the following tokens in the product token list: HYPE, STX, VIRTUAL, etc.
According to a post on Grayscale’s official website, the firm has updated its list of cryptocurrencies under consideration for future investment products. Per the latest list, the “Currencies” category includes Bitcoin and XRP; the “Smart Contract Platforms” category now adds Stacks, Sui, Toncoin, and Tron; the “Financials” category includes assets under consideration such as Ethena, Hyperliquid, and Jupiter; the “Consumer & Culture” category features Dogecoin and Decentraland; the “AI” category includes Worldcoin, Virtuals Protocol, Story, and Grass; and the “Utilities & Services” category comprises Chainlink, LayerZero, and Helium. Grayscale stated that this list is reviewed quarterly to provide investors with diversified digital asset investment options.
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Ethena has restored the LayerZero cross-chain bridge functionality for sUSDe and USDe and enhanced its security configuration.
Ethena officially announced that the LayerZero cross-chain bridge functionality for sUSDe and USDe has been fully restored across all chains. To enhance security, Ethena has upgraded the Decentralized Verification Network (DVN) configuration on each chain from 2/2 to 4/4, while maintaining the existing rate limit of $10 million per hour. The official team stated that further updates will be provided as needed.
DefiLlama Founder Responds to Aave TVL Controversy: Impact of Circular Lending Has Been Excluded
Odaily News DefiLlama founder 0xngmi posted on the X platform, stating that the current claim about Aave's TVL being overestimated due to circular lending is inaccurate.He explained that in TVL statistics, lent assets are excluded, so circular lending does not inflate the total value locked. For example, deposited assets are counted in TVL, while the corresponding borrowed portion is offset. He further added that DefiLlama has already excluded double-counting caused by collateral cycles related to Ethena, believing the related criticism lacks basis.
Ethena extends the LayerZero OFT bridge pause and publishes proof of reserves confirming USDe’s collateralization ratio exceeds 100%
According to an official post on Ethena’s X account, due to the absence of a satisfactory root-cause analysis regarding the rsETH incident, Ethena has decided to extend the suspension period for its LayerZero OFT cross-chain bridge. Meanwhile, Ethena released its latest Proof of Reserves, independently verified by four third-party entities—Chainlink, Chaos Labs, LlamaRisk, and Harris & Trotter—confirming that USDe’s collateral coverage ratio remains above 100%. The verification results have been published on Ethena’s Transparency Page and Data Dashboard. Ethena stated it will continue monitoring the situation and provide updates as they become available.
Singapore BayBank Launches Stablecoin Minting and Redemption Service to Support Instant Cross-Border Settlement for Enterprises
According to an official announcement, Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) launched stablecoin minting and redemption services on April 17. Enterprises and high-net-worth individuals can now directly convert between fiat currency and stablecoins via their SGB accounts, enabling 24/7 instant settlement without relying on traditional correspondent banking processes. This service is integrated into SGB’s proprietary clearing network, SGB Net, supporting seamless on-chain and off-chain fund flows. USDC is the first stablecoin supported, with a minimum transaction amount of USD 100,000; support for USDT, USDe (Ethena), and Global Dollar (USDG) will be rolled out subsequently.
Gray-scale updates are expected to include the following tokens in the product token list: HYPE, STX, VIRTUAL, etc.
According to a post on Grayscale’s official website, the firm has updated its list of cryptocurrencies under consideration for future investment products. Per the latest list, the “Currencies” category includes Bitcoin and XRP; the “Smart Contract Platforms” category now adds Stacks, Sui, Toncoin, and Tron; the “Financials” category includes assets under consideration such as Ethena, Hyperliquid, and Jupiter; the “Consumer & Culture” category features Dogecoin and Decentraland; the “AI” category includes Worldcoin, Virtuals Protocol, Story, and Grass; and the “Utilities & Services” category comprises Chainlink, LayerZero, and Helium. Grayscale stated that this list is reviewed quarterly to provide investors with diversified digital asset investment options.