Ethena Launches USDtb Stablecoin Backed by U.S. Treasury Assets
Ethena Launches USDtb Stablecoin Backed by U.S. Treasury Assets
🏦 Treasury-Backed Crypto Yields
Ethena has introduced USDtb, a new stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasury assets that brings real-world asset (RWA) yield into the crypto ecosystem.
Key Features:
- Utility across trading, collateral, and DeFi applications
- Initial staking rewards of up to 555% APR for USDT stakers
- Post-maturity yield of 3.4% APR for USDtb holders
The launch follows Binance's introduction of RWUSD in July 2025, which offered up to 4.2% APR on tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills. USDtb represents another step in bridging traditional finance yields with cryptocurrency markets through treasury-backed stablecoins.
It's a Crazy Thursday! @ethena Backed by U.S. Treasury assets, USDtb brings RWA yield into crypto — with utility across trading, collateral, and DeFi. Stake USDT to earn USDtb rewards with up to 555% APR. After maturity, keep holding USDtb to enjoy 3.4% APR.
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