Circle Acquires Liquity to Offer Non-Freezable Stablecoin Under Clarity Act
Circle Acquires Liquity to Offer Non-Freezable Stablecoin Under Clarity Act
馃敁 Circle goes non-freezable
Circle has acquired Liquity, marking a significant shift in the stablecoin landscape.
The acquisition enables Circle to:
- Offer users a non-freezable stablecoin option
- Directly distribute yield to users under the Clarity Act
This move builds on Circle's recent expansion efforts, including their partnership with Hyperliquid to bring USDC liquidity and interoperability to the platform.
The integration of Liquity's technology represents Circle's response to growing demand for stablecoins with different regulatory and technical characteristics than traditional offerings.
BREAKING: Circle has acquired Liquity. This acquisition will enable Circle to offer its users a non-freezable stablecoin and directly distribute yield under the Clarity Act.
馃幆 BOLD Stablecoin Yields Surge Past 15% on Uniswap v4
LQTY token holders have voted to increase rewards for BOLD stablecoin liquidity providers on Uniswap v4, pushing yields above 15%. **Key Features:** - Continuous BOLD rewards for liquidity providers - 0.05% trading fees - Censorship-resistant stablecoin design The initiative uses targeted incentives through [Merkl](https://merkl.xyz) to strengthen BOLD's peg and reduce trading slippage. LQTY stakers can now direct rewards to support BOLD on Uniswap v4, the largest decentralized exchange. This follows an earlier governance vote where LQTY holders approved the reward program. The program aims to boost BOLD demand while competing with other venues like Curve, Ekubo, and Gyroscope. [Vote on Liquity](https://liquity.app/stake/voting)
BOLD Stablecoin Receives A- Rating from Bluechip, Outranking USDC and DAI
**BOLD stablecoin has secured an A- rating from Bluechip**, making it the only crypto-native stablecoin to achieve an A-tier rating. This places BOLD above established competitors like USDC and DAI, which both received B+ ratings. **Key highlights:** - First crypto-native stablecoin with A-tier rating - Rated higher than USDC (B+) and DAI (B+) - Cannot be frozen, unlike centralized alternatives The rating reflects BOLD's strong fundamentals and decentralized architecture. Users can access BOLD through [Liquity's platform](https://liquity.app/borrow) or purchase it via [DeFi aggregators](https://swap.defillama.com/). View the full Bluechip rating analysis at [bluechip.org](https://bluechip.org/en/coins/bold) and read the detailed breakdown at [Liquity's blog](http://www.liquity.org/blog/bold-receives-a--rating-from-bluechip).
馃攧 Liquity Expands BOLD Liquidity Incentive Program
Liquity is calling for liquidity providers to support BOLD stablecoin across multiple decentralized venues. **Key Details:** - Protocol-incentivized liquidity program now active - Multiple venues available for BOLD liquidity provision - Track opportunities via [Dune Analytics dashboard](https://dune.com/liquity/protocol-incentivized-liquidity) **Available Venues Include:** - BOLD/USND on [Bunni](https://bunni.xyz/explore/pools/arbitrum/0x2edd6d9772510c6d661dae96ac65838fd18a535763aaed2b4d5311c87c1cdf95) - BOLD/USDQ on [Honeypop](https://honeypop.app/pools/45) - BOLD/USDFI on [Curve](https://www.curve.fi/dex/ethereum/pools/factory-stable-ng-524/deposit/) - BOLD/AXD on [Pharaoh Exchange](https://pharaoh.exchange/manage/v1/0x3fc764ae09eec2f54b1956febfeaa75d17a596bc) Liquidity providers can bridge BOLD to supported networks using [Transporter](https://www.transporter.io/). View the full [Liquity V2 ecosystem dashboard](https://dune.com/liquity/liquity-v2-ecosystem) for deposit venues.
Liquity V2 Stability Pools Offer 8% APR with Minimal Monitoring
Liquity V2's Stability Pools provide a low-maintenance yield opportunity for DeFi users seeking steady returns. **Key Features:** - Earn approximately 8% APR without weekly monitoring - Functions as a DeFi savings account - Designed for passive income generation The platform positions itself as a lower-risk alternative in the DeFi lending space, emphasizing stability and ease of use. Users can deposit funds and earn yield without active management. **Additional Context:** - Liquity borrowers save around 2% compared to other platforms - Volatility remains below industry averages - Option to delegate to rate managers for optimized returns For users tired of constant portfolio adjustments, Liquity's Stability Pools offer a set-and-forget approach to earning yield in decentralized finance.