6 out of 7 pools contain crvUSD

**Key Yield Metrics for Week 16:** - Top stablecoin pools showing consistent performance with USDT/USDC/BUSD at 4.2% APY - ETH/stETH pool maintains stability at 3.8% APY - New tricrypto pools demonstrate promising yields around 5.1% *Notable Changes:* - Slight uptick in base yields (+0.3%) across major pools - Volume metrics remain steady with $2.1B weekly average - Gauge voting distribution shows increased focus on stablecoin pairs [View detailed metrics](https://news.curve.fi/curve-best-yields-key-metrics-week-16-2025/)

Curve Finance has launched a new liquidity pool on Arbitrum featuring Monerium's EURe, a regulated euro stablecoin. The key innovation allows users to send euros directly from blockchain to traditional bank accounts via IBAN. - Pool available at [Curve's Arbitrum interface](https://curve.fi/dex/arbitrum/pools/factory-twocrypto-89/deposit) - **Direct IBAN transfers** enable seamless crypto-to-traditional banking - Integration bridges gap between DeFi and traditional finance This development marks a significant step toward practical blockchain-based euro transfers.

Curve Finance has activated Optimism (OP) token incentives for LlamaLend markets on the Optimism network. This follows a broader trend of DeFi protocols enhancing liquidity on Optimism, including Moonwell's recent integration of OP rewards across their core markets. Key Updates: - LlamaLend markets now feature OP token rewards - Available through [Curve Finance's lending platform](https://curve.fi/lend/optimism/markets/) - Builds on Optimism's growing DeFi ecosystem Users can access these incentivized markets directly through Curve's interface to start earning OP rewards.

The Federal Reserve has expressed positive sentiment towards stablecoins in their latest policy statement. This marks a significant shift from their previous cautious stance. Key developments: - Fed acknowledges stablecoins' role in modernizing payment systems - Regulatory framework discussions are now prioritized - Focus on USD-backed stablecoins initially The move aligns with Ethereum's growing position as the dominant platform for stablecoin transactions. **Over 70% of stablecoin activity** currently occurs on Ethereum networks. *Next steps include potential guidelines for stablecoin issuers and banking partnerships.*

The Hippo flywheel mechanism is demonstrating positive effects on Curve's stablecoin ecosystem. This automated system helps maintain liquidity and stability in Curve pools. - Hippo's design encourages deeper liquidity through incentive structures - Integration benefits both protocols while strengthening stablecoin markets - Market analysis shows increased trading volume and reduced slippage The system's success aligns with broader growth in stablecoin adoption, where Curve continues to play a central role in DeFi infrastructure. Recent data indicates improved capital efficiency across major stablecoin pairs.