Circle's EURC Now Available for Trading on Aave/Base
Circle's EURC Now Available for Trading on Aave/Base
๐ช๐บ Euro Stablecoin Takes Base

Circle's euro-backed stablecoin EURC has been added as a quote currency for five trading pairs on Aave's Base deployment:
- ETH/EURC
- weETH/EURC
- wstETH/EURC
- cbETH/EURC
- cbBTC/EURC
EURC maintains a 1:1 euro peg and is available across 38 blockchains via API3 Market. Important: Trading involves leverage risk. Users should review Contango documentation before engaging with variable rate markets.
๐ก๏ธ Nexus Protocol Leads DeFi Insurance Coverage
**Nexus** emerges as the **leading insurance protocol** in DeFi, operating on mainnet while providing comprehensive coverage across all chains where Contango is deployed. **Open Cover** functions as Nexus's **L2 alternative**, working in tandem to expand insurance accessibility and reduce costs. Key benefits: - Cross-chain coverage for Contango deployments - Mainnet security with L2 efficiency - Comprehensive DeFi protection Both protocols offer essential risk management tools for traders and liquidity providers in the evolving DeFi landscape.
Ethena Launches New USDe and sUSDe Maturities with Enhanced Aave Liquidity

**New Trading Opportunities Available** Ethena Labs has released new maturities for both USDe and sUSDe tokens, expanding options for traders and investors. **Deep Liquidity Benefits** - Aave's robust liquidity allows users to post **$1M margin** seamlessly - Zero slippage when closing positions if using same base and quote assets - Enhanced capital efficiency for large trades **Previous Context** This follows Ethena's successful Liquid Leverage launch, which attracted over **$1.5B in inflows** within its first week. Aave subsequently increased capacity limits: - ~$350M capacity for sUSDe - ~$300M capacity for USDe The expanded infrastructure enables more users to access leveraged exposure to sUSDe rates while maintaining better liquidity profiles through USDe holdings with no cooldown periods. *Ready to explore these new maturities and enhanced liquidity options?*
๐บ TANGO Buyback Plan
**Contango announces TANGO token buybacks** following the recent Balancer exploit response. **Key Details:** - Buybacks will use **100% of protocol fees** collected since the exploit - **100% of future protocol fees** will fund buybacks until v3 launch - Maintaining current **80/20 Balancer pool** as primary liquidity - Purchased tokens will be held in Treasury **Why This Matters:** - 80/20 pool offers **lower impermanent loss** for liquidity providers - Configuration **amplifies market impact** of buybacks - Supports healthier token environment during v3 transition **Timeline:** Buybacks executed via TWAP orders over coming weeks. Team will review pool performance after initial phase to determine next steps for protocol-owned liquidity. Contango remains fully operational with v3 development as top priority.
**Zen Whale Makes $1.26M with Just 2 Trades in Over a Year**

A trader with $31M in open interest on Contango achieved remarkable success through extreme patience and simplicity. **The Strategy:** - Made only **2 trades** in over 12 months - Opened long positions on wstETH/ETH: - 2800 wstETH on Spark - 3813 wstETH on Morpho - Total exposure: 6613 wstETH **The Results:** - Currently **in profit** on both positions - Earned almost **$13k in extra rewards** from underlying markets - Hasn't claimed a single reward yet - Used multisig wallet with no MEV attacks **Key Insights:** - Demonstrates power of **"loop and wait"** strategy - Leveraged liquid staking tokens for yield - Avoided complex trading and market timing - Shows discipline in long-term position management This whale's approach contrasts sharply with active traders, proving that sometimes the best strategy is simply opening quality positions and letting time work in your favor. *Trading on leverage carries significant risk - not financial advice.*
Contango Distributes $TANGO Rewards with 3x Safe Multisig Bonus
$TANGO rewards were distributed to Contango traders on Tuesday, with **Safe multisig users receiving a 3x multiplier bonus**. **Key Details:** - Standard reward distribution for all active traders - **3x boost** specifically for @safe wallet users - Part of ongoing SafeBoost campaign incentives This distribution follows Contango's regular reward system based on trading activity and points accumulation. The Safe multisig bonus continues to provide significant advantages for users prioritizing security. *Trading on leverage carries significant risk - not financial advice.*