Maple Partners with Plasma to Deliver Transparent Yields for Neobanks

Maple Finance has launched voting on **MIP-021**, a proposal introducing a tiered buyback mechanism for SYRUP tokens that scales with protocol revenue. **Key Details:** - 10% of monthly revenue under $1.5M allocated to buybacks - 20% for revenue between $1.5M-$2M - 30% for revenue above $2M - All buybacks will be publicly posted on Maple's Transparency page - Program runs for 6 months - All SYRUP holders eligible to vote The proposal aims to create a predictable, rules-based approach to token buybacks that directly ties token value to protocol performance. Higher revenue automatically triggers larger buyback allocations, creating alignment between protocol success and token holders.

Num Finance cofounder Joe joined the Fintech Business Weekly Podcast to discuss the company's journey and recent developments. **Key Discussion Points:** - Seven years of building through various cryptocurrency market cycles - The growing institutional adoption of stablecoins - Strategic implications of the [Robinhood partnership](https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-170-num-finance-democratizing-investing-catalyzing-financial-inclusion-with-tokenized-real-world-assets) The conversation provides insights into how Num Finance has navigated the evolving crypto landscape while positioning itself at the intersection of traditional finance and decentralized systems. The Robinhood collaboration represents a significant milestone in bringing institutional-grade services to a broader user base. *Listen to the full podcast episode for detailed insights on stablecoin adoption trends and partnership opportunities.*

Maple Finance published a comprehensive breakdown addressing community questions about SYRUP token mechanics and the slowdown in SSF buybacks during 2026. The report covers: - How Maple's protocol architecture functions - Revenue distribution mechanisms - Reasons behind reduced buyback activity in 2026 - Upcoming rules-based model for transparency Maple is introducing new tools for token holders: - Dedicated dashboard for tracking metrics - Regular reporting schedule - Clear framework for future buyback decisions This follows previous governance discussions, including MIP-018 which proposed increasing buybacks from 20% to 25% of revenue when the protocol reached $15M ARR. [Read the full breakdown](https://maple.finance/insights/what-syrup-holders-actually-hold)

Core Foundation and Maple International Operations have reached a complete settlement, with all claims mutually released between the parties. **Key Points:** - Full and final settlement concluded between Core Foundation and Maple - All legal claims have been mutually released - Maple will now focus on launching syrupBTC - Company returns attention to growing onchain capital markets The settlement resolves a dispute that emerged in late 2025 regarding a pilot program for BTC Yield. At that time, Maple had defended lender rights and denied wrongdoing. [Full settlement details](https://maple.finance/insights/core-foundation-and-maple-international-operations-spc-reach-full-and-final-settlement)

Maple has issued a new **$100 million institutional loan backed by Bitcoin**. This transaction demonstrates continued institutional demand for on-chain capital solutions. - The loan represents Maple's ongoing efforts to facilitate large-scale capital inflows - Follows previous institutional lending activity, including $100M in new loans originated in January - Reflects growing institutional appetite for digital asset-backed financing Maple continues to position itself as a key player in institutional on-chain lending infrastructure.