CIAN launches FBTC Yield Layer in partnership with FunctionBTC, allowing Bitcoin holders to earn yield while maintaining BTC exposure.
The platform routes Bitcoin into diversified on-chain opportunities including:
- Lending protocols
- Restaking mechanisms
- DeFi reward flows
This solution addresses the common problem of Bitcoin sitting idle in cold storage by putting it to work across multiple yield-generating strategies.
Bitcoin doesn’t have to sit idle in cold storage. With $FBTC + CIAN’s FBTC Yield Layer, BTC holders can keep Bitcoin exposure while routing it into diversified on-chain yield — across lending, restaking and DeFi reward flows. Excited to keep building “Bitcoin at work” together
Bitcoin’s cycles show that holding alone does not address volatility. $FBTC enables Bitcoin to be used, not just stored. Our curated vaults with @CIAN_protocol and @SentoraHQ demonstrate how $FBTC extends Bitcoin’s utility beyond simple hodling.
Pendle-Based USDE Strategies Offer Fixed APYs Through Principal Tokens
**USDE strategies spotlight** reveals new yield opportunities through Pendle's Principal Token system. Key strategies include: - **PT-USDe on Plasma** (15JAN2026): 5.59% APY with 3.03% borrow cost - **PT-srUSDe on ETH** (15JAN2026): 7.91% APY with 6.99% USDC borrow cost These strategies use **borrow loops** to amplify returns through fixed APYs tied to specific maturity dates. The approach provides diversified yield farming options but comes with important considerations. **Key risks to consider:** - Early redemption can significantly reduce effective returns - Borrow costs must be factored into net gains - Maturity dates create time-locked commitments Most other stablecoin yield strategies showed only minor numerical adjustments this week, with TVL changes reflecting normal market flows. No major protocol additions or deletions occurred. *Always research thoroughly before investing - this is not financial advice.*
đź”§ RWA Yield Trading
**Risk-tranching approach** transforms how tokenized real-world assets integrate with DeFi yield trading markets. Traditional RWAs face integration challenges: - Lack speculative incentives like governance tokens - Limited appeal for yield speculation - Constrained market liquidity **Sophisticated risk-tranching solution:** - Enables leveraged investors to absorb higher risk - Transfers excess yield potential at discount - Creates vibrant yield derivatives market - Amplifies RWAs' stable returns This structured finance framework serves dual purposes: - **Leveraged investors** get predictable yield spreads - **Speculators** pursue leveraged returns with small capital **Key benefits:** - Addresses DeFi liquidity constraints - Improves exit inefficiencies - Enhances RWAs' product-market fit - Bridges traditional and decentralized finance The mechanism aligns RWAs with DeFi's dynamic recursive staking strategies, creating new opportunities for both conservative and speculative investors.
mF-ONE TVL Surges 4x Since July
**mF-ONE's Total Value Locked has quadrupled since July**, marking significant growth in the real-world asset (RWA) sector. The platform bridges **institutional yield with on-chain accessibility**, offering sustainable returns through their Yield Layer product. Key highlights: - TVL growth of approximately **400% since July 2025** - Focus on **sustainable yield generation** - Part of the broader **RWA season trend** This growth reflects increasing institutional interest in tokenized real-world assets and on-chain yield opportunities. [Access mF-ONE Yield Layer](https://yieldlayer.cian.app/vaults/0xC9ecc74110850168Fc7373c2586e5A525B02B02F?chainId=1)
**Major npm Package Attack Hits 47M Weekly Downloads**
The popular npm package **"error-ex"** with 47 million weekly downloads was compromised by attackers. The malicious code redirected MetaMask transactions to hacker-controlled addresses using visually similar addresses to deceive users during transaction signing. **Cian Platform Status:** - âś… **All systems safe** - comprehensive audit of 5 frontend projects found zero compromised packages - âś… **Extra precautions taken** - all package versions locked, updates paused until threat clears **Security Recommendations:** - **Hardware wallet users:** Enable clear signing, verify every address digit-by-digit - **Software wallet users:** Consider pausing on-chain transfers temporarily - **Developers:** Check dependency versions immediately, rollback or lock to safe versions Alephium also confirmed their wallets remain unaffected by the supply chain attack.