Huma Finance Korea Tour: PayFi Meets Traditional Finance

**PayFi Summit Singapore** has revealed its initial speaker lineup featuring representatives from major industry players. **Key Speakers Include:** - Solana Foundation - Circle - Messari Crypto - Huma Finance The summit will explore **on-chain finance** and its impact on global payments and liquidity systems. **Event Details:** - **Date:** October 1, 2025 - **Location:** Mandarin Oriental, Singapore - **Co-hosted with:** Solana Foundation during Token2049 The event focuses on PayFi and stablecoins built on Solana, positioning itself as a key forum for discussing the future of decentralized finance infrastructure. [Register now](http://lu.ma/6z717qxo) to secure your spot at this industry gathering.

Zeus Network has partnered with Huma to integrate **$zBTC into the PayFi ecosystem**, enabling Bitcoin holders to earn yield through real-world payments. **Key Features:** - Earn ~4% APY by borrowing zBTC and lending USDC - Deploy funds into Huma 2.0 for additional returns - Get 10% boost on Huma Feathers rewards **How it works:** 1. Mint/swap $zBTC via Apollo BTC portal (minimum 0.0001 BTC) 2. Deploy $zBTC on Kamino Finance or Drift Protocol 3. Borrow $USDC at ~6% APY 4. Deposit on Huma 2.0 for 10% APY + 10% Feathers boost The integration combines **PayFi and BTCFi**, allowing users to borrow against Bitcoin while earning with stablecoins. This creates what the partners call "sustainable Real Yield" backed by real-world payment flows. [Start the quest here](https://app.galxe.com/quest/zeusnetwork/GCs9tt8HRz3/)

Huma has announced the launch of its 2.0 platform, marking a significant shift in DeFi accessibility. The update introduces: - Permissionless access while maintaining compliance - Double-digit yields from real-world financial transactions - New reward system with Huma Feathers - 1:1 conversion of existing Huma points to Feathers The platform focuses on sustainable returns through real-world financial transactions, making DeFi accessible to everyone outside restricted regions. This launch represents a key milestone in PayFi evolution. Want to learn more about real-yield opportunities? Visit [Huma](https://huma.finance)

The upcoming PayFi Summit at Consensus Hong Kong has announced two prominent speakers: - **Ada Vaughan**, Senior Director of DeFi Partnerships at Stellar Organization, brings her expertise in global partnerships and DeFi strategy. Vaughan holds an MBA from Georgetown and has a background as a serial entrepreneur. - **Takayama Joe**, a crypto YouTuber and investor with 155,000 subscribers, will share insights on DeFi, Solana ecosystem, and AI in crypto. Event Details: - Date: February 17 - Location: Hong Kong - Registration: [Register Here](https://lu.ma/10xsqb5z)