Axelar Announces Interchain Token Service with Fraxtal Support
Axelar Announces Interchain Token Service with Fraxtal Support
Axelar has announced the Interchain Token Service with Fraxtal support from day one. The team at Axelar Network is recognized as one of the best and most capable launch partners.
Axelar announcing Interchain Token Service with Fraxtal support from day 1 👀 The gigabrain team at @axelarnetwork have been one of the best & most capable launch partners to date! 🤝
Already, 15+ EVM blockchains are connected + dozens of projects are building with ITS. @anyinucoin, @dackieswap, @famous_dyl, @fraxfinance, @intotheblock, @RmrkApp, @squidrouter & @xdefi_wallet to name a few (moar in tags 👇 ).
🌍 Non-USD Stablecoins Gain Traction
CoinGecko published an analysis by IQ Protocol examining the growth of non-USD stablecoins and their role in onchain foreign exchange markets. **Key developments:** - Local currency stablecoins like KrwqCash are emerging as alternatives to dollar-denominated assets - These regional stablecoins are integrating with established DeFi liquidity infrastructure - The trend suggests foreign exchange activity is moving onchain The piece highlights how blockchain-based currency pairs could reshape international money transfers and trading, moving beyond the traditional USD dominance in crypto markets.
Frax Assets Join Resupply Summer Campaign
Frax assets are participating in the upcoming Resupply Summer campaign, with organizers describing the outlook as productive. The initiative appears to be a seasonal program, though specific details about rewards, participation requirements, or timeline have not been disclosed. Frax operates a fractional-algorithmic stablecoin system that combines collateral backing with algorithmic stabilization mechanisms.
Curve Finance Launches Llamalend V2 on Ethereum with sfrxUSD Collateral
Curve Finance has launched **Llamalend V2** on Ethereum, featuring sfrxUSD as the initial collateral option. **Key Details:** - sfrxUSD offers high risk-adjusted yields, optimized for looping strategies - The launch represents a collaboration between Curve Finance and Frax Finance - Users can now lend, borrow, or boost yields through the new platform The deployment marks the expansion of Curve's lending infrastructure, with additional markets including sDOLA by Inverse Finance also going live. Access the markets at [Curve Finance Llamalend](https://www.curve.finance/llamalend/ethereum/markets?version=v2&chain=ethereum)
🔓 Tangent Raises Caps
Tangent Finance has increased lending caps on its frxUSD/OUSD market, expanding capacity for users. **Key Details:** - Market caps raised on [Tangent Finance](https://app.tangent.finance) - Affects frxUSD/OUSD trading pair - Additional capacity now available for deposits and borrowing This follows a similar cap increase on the frxUSD/scrvUSD market in June, which saw strong demand and limited remaining capacity.
frxUSD Trading Volume Hits $1B Milestone as Market Volatility Drives Record Activity
**frxUSD PegKeeper has crossed $1 billion in total trading volume**, with June 2026 positioned to become a record-breaking month driven by increased market volatility. **Key highlights:** - Top performing pools include Curve Finance's crvUSD and Metronome's msUSD - 17 protocols now use frxUSD as their default stablecoin pairing - PegKeeper pools have generated over $500M in trading volume over the past four months - Monthly volume previously reached an all-time high of nearly $200M in March 2026 The surge reflects growing institutional trust in frxUSD as a reliable stable pair for DeFi protocols, particularly during periods of heightened market activity.