The Goldfinch community has approved the deployment of the Goldfinch smart contracts on BuildOnBase L2. This move aims to make crypto more accessible by improving user experience and reducing gas fees. The deployment on Base aligns with the vision of connecting to the masses, expanding business avenues, and showcasing commitment to innovation and security. Future plans include establishing a new Goldfinch Governance multisig on Base and developing a Goldfinch factory for businesses to launch their instances.
Goldfinch Prime Expands with Crescent CPCI Fund Addition

Goldfinch Prime continues its expansion with the addition of the Crescent CPCI fund to its platform. Key features: - Targets senior secured positions - Focus on companies with $35-120M EBITDA - Specializes in middle-market lending - Offers programmable, on-chain credit exposure This follows the recent integration of TPG's Twin Brook Capital Income Fund, strengthening Goldfinch's position in providing accessible, institutional-grade lending opportunities. Visit [Goldfinch Prime](https://goldfinch.prime) to explore these new investment options.
Monroe Capital Launches Income Plus Fund on Goldfinch Prime

Monroe Capital has introduced a new onchain private credit fund targeting smaller U.S. and Canadian businesses. The Income Plus Fund joins TPG's Twin Brook Capital on the Goldfinch Prime platform. Key features: - Conservative, risk-aware lending approach - Focus on lower middle market companies - Available through Goldfinch Prime platform The fund aims to provide resilient returns through selective lending to established businesses in North America. This launch expands Goldfinch's growing portfolio of institutional-grade private credit offerings.
Private Credit Goes Public: Institutional Capital Flows Onchain
Institutional investors are increasingly moving private credit operations to blockchain networks, creating new opportunities for retail participants. - Traditional private credit markets are being transformed through decentralized protocols - Retail investors can now track and participate in institutional lending activities - All transactions and terms are publicly visible on blockchain - Complete transparency and permissionless access mark key improvements over traditional systems The shift represents a significant democratization of private credit markets that were previously exclusive to institutional players.
BMI Joins Goldfinch Prime, Opening Music Industry Investment Opportunities

Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI), which manages royalties for major artists like Lady Gaga and Eminem, has integrated with Goldfinch Prime's private credit platform. BMI now represents 0.13% of Goldfinch Prime's portfolio, creating a new avenue for investors to gain exposure to music industry revenues through blockchain technology. This development follows recent discussions about music streaming economics, where platforms like HIO Music are attempting to create more artist-friendly revenue models. - BMI manages royalties for top artists and publishers - Integration provides on-chain private credit exposure - Represents new intersection of traditional music business and DeFi
DeFi Institutional Adoption Trends for 2025
Financial institutions are showing increased interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) heading into 2025. Key developments include: - Growing institutional recognition of DeFi's potential for improving financial systems - Focus on transparency and efficiency improvements - Stablecoin adoption expected to accelerate - Regulatory frameworks becoming clearer The trend aligns with broader stablecoin market maturation, suggesting a shift toward mainstream financial integration. Traditional finance continues exploring blockchain-based solutions while maintaining compliance standards. *Note: Market predictions are speculative and should not be taken as financial advice.*