The line between TradFi and crypto keeps getting thinner. From tokenized funds and onchain IPO infrastructure to stablecoins backed by regulated institutions, the push to bring RWAs onchain is accelerating fast. At the same time, DeFi protocols continue to compete for liquidity with increasingly aggressive yields. This week’s updates capture both sides of that shift: major infrastructure moves bridging TradFi and crypto, plus a few DeFi opportunities currently offering strong yields. Let’s get into it. — • @plumenetwork is expanding into @solana by leveraging @NestCredit, its dedicated yield distribution protocol for RWAs x.com/nestcredit/status/2029… • @WesternUnion has partnered with @crossmint, a blockchain infrastructure provider, to facilitate the launch of their U.S. Dollar Payment Token (USDPT) x.com/crossmint/status/20292… • @everstake_pool and @MidasRWA plan to launch mEVUSD, a compliant, USDC-denominated tokenized yield strategy managed by @ApolloCryptoFM x.com/everstake_pool/status/… • @R25Official is now part of the RealFi Alliance, bringing its institutional-grade DeFi protocol with RWA-backed yield to @pharos_network x.com/pharos_network/status/… • @pactfinance, a protocol that tokenizes real-world private credit assets, has now fully migrated to @Aptos, aiming to bring the $300T global credit market onchain x.com/aptos/status/202856242… • @zilliqa is launching zUSDC through its native XBridge, transitioning USDC liquidity away from third-party bridges to network-controlled infrastructure x.com/zilliqa/status/2029602… • @MemeStrategy just unveiled the first ever tokenized Pokémon trading card fund, giving investors institutional-grade exposure to high-end collectible cards • @xStocksFi is launching xChange, unifying tokenized equity liquidity across Ethereum, Solana, and Ink, to blend TradFi market depth with DeFi infrastructure x.com/xstocksfi/status/20295… • Australian Securities and Investments Commission has licensed AUDC Pty Ltd to issue AUDD, a regulated AUD-backed stablecoin on @Ripple’s XRP Ledger • @ADI_Foundation has partnered with @chainlink to accelerate its stablecoin and tokenization initiatives across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia x.com/chainlink/status/20288… • @Backpack has teamed up with Superstate to bring IPOs on-chain, going beyond simple tokenized stocks to build real blockchain infrastructure for capital markets x.com/superstateinc/status/2… • @binance has partnered with @FTI_US to explore the use of tokenized money market funds • @CoinbaxHQ joins forces with @global_dollar to help build next-generation smart-contract infrastructure that ensures safe, dependable stablecoin transactions x.com/coinbaxhq/status/20313… — On the DeFi side of things, here’s a few DeFi opportunities you could explore this week. • Protocol - @glifio • Chain - Base • Steps ➊ Visit icn.glif.io/en ➋ Stake $ICNT to mint stICNT • Current yield - 77% APY • Protocol - @prjx_hl • Chain - Hyperliquid • Steps ➊ Visit prjx.com/deposit ➋ Deposit UBTC and USDT0 into the UBTC/USDT0 pool • Current yield - 68% APY • Protocol - @SteakhouseFi • Chain - Ethereum • Steps ➊ Visit app.steakhouse.financial/ear… ➋ Deposit AUSD into the AUSD High Yield Term vault • Current yield - 21.87% APY • Protocol - @kyofinance • Chain - Ethereum • Steps ➊ Visit concentrator.aladdin.club ➋ Deposit FXN into the Concentrator aFXN vault • Current yield - 18.62% APY — Institutions are steadily building the rails for tokenized finance, while DeFi protocols continue experimenting with new ways to attract and deploy capital. Don’t forget to DYOR before allocating capital. See you next week with more updates.