Ether.​fi Cash Crosses $50M in Spending Milestone

**Ether.fi** has officially launched as the primary liquid staking token (LST) provider on Plasma blockchain, bringing **weETH** to the ecosystem. **Key developments:** - weETH is now available on **Aave markets** on Plasma - weETH transfers are fully operational - Integration builds on previous Stargate availability **About Plasma:** Plasma is a high-performance blockchain specifically designed for stablecoins, offering scalability and security. **Aave Integration Details:** - Initial asset list includes USD, USDe, sUSDe, XAUt, WETH, and weETH - Deployment handled by BGD Labs for Aave DAO - Risk analysis completed by Chaos Labs and Llama Risk - Chainlink provides price feeds This expansion gives weETH holders new opportunities for lending and borrowing on a specialized stablecoin-focused blockchain. [Access Plasma markets](https://app.aave.com/markets/?marketName=proto_plasma_v3)

**FalconX has integrated eETH** across its institutional trading platform, marking a significant step for Ether.fi's liquid staking token. **Key features now available:** - OTC liquidity access for eETH trading - eETH as collateral for credit and derivatives transactions - Full institutional-grade infrastructure support This integration spans **spot trading, derivatives, and custody services**, providing institutional clients with comprehensive eETH access. The move represents **eETH's evolution into institutional-grade infrastructure**, following FalconX's similar integration of USDe earlier this year. [Learn more about the integration](https://www.falconx.io/newsroom/falconx-integrates-etherfis-eeth-across-trading-credit-and-custody)

Industry leaders are highlighting efforts to create **banking alternatives powered by DeFi** technology. The focus has shifted toward delivering **real-world adoption** that the decentralized finance sector has long promised. - Companies are actively working to bridge traditional banking gaps - DeFi solutions aim to provide practical financial services - Industry momentum building toward mainstream implementation This represents a **concrete step** toward making DeFi accessible beyond crypto-native users.

**Ether.fi's travel platform** offers significant savings for Token2049 Singapore attendees with **up to 60% off** leading travel sites. **Key highlights:** - Shangri-La hotel costs **less than half** the price compared to Booking.com - All taxes and fees included in displayed prices - Platform typically reserved for cardholders now available to anyone - Additional **5% cashback** for cardholders **Perfect timing** for last-minute conference bookings with transparent pricing.

**Ether.fi** has announced a partnership with **Anchorage Digital** to provide institutional access to weETH through Porto. **Key Details:** - Porto is an institutional-grade self-custody wallet - Enables seamless access to Ether.fi's liquid staking services - Designed specifically for institutional users seeking secure DeFi exposure **Background Context:** Porto already supports access to over 70,000 dApps through WalletConnect integration, making DeFi more accessible for institutional capital deployment. This partnership expands institutional access to liquid staking derivatives in the Ethereum ecosystem.