NFP token now available for trading on PancakeSwap v3

**STRCon launches on PancakeSwap with zero trading fees** PancakeSwap has added STRCon (Stretch/Strategy) to its platform, enabling users to trade the token onchain without fees. The launch expands PancakeSwap's tokenized real-world asset (RWA) offerings to over 250 tokens on BNB Chain. **Key details:** - Zero-fee trading for STRCon - Powered by [Ondo Finance](https://ondo.finance) - Part of growing RWA tokenization trend on BNB Chain This follows PancakeSwap's January addition of BTGOon (BitGo), demonstrating continued expansion of traditional asset tokenization in DeFi.

PancakeSwap has launched 18 new liquidity farming pools across multiple chains, featuring major asset pairs: **New Farm Highlights:** - WETH, WBTC, cbBTC, and USDC trading pairs now available - Tether Gold (XAUt) reaches all-time high in Total Value Locked - Competitive APR rates offered across new pools The expansion adds diverse options for liquidity providers seeking yield opportunities with established crypto assets. Tether Gold's TVL milestone indicates growing interest in tokenized precious metals within DeFi. Farmers can access the new pools through [PancakeSwap's liquidity interface](https://pancakeswap.finance/liquidity/pools?chain=bsc&network=143) on BSC and other supported networks. This follows previous farm launches that offered APRs exceeding 380% on select pairs.

PancakeSwap has integrated over 60 tokenized stocks and ETFs through xStocksFi on BNB Chain, enabling users to trade real-world assets directly on the decentralized exchange. **Key Features:** - 24/5 market access (extended trading hours) - Gasless transactions - Best-execution routing for optimal prices - MEV protection against front-running The integration brings traditional financial instruments onchain through PancakeSwap X, allowing the platform's 180M+ users to access stock and ETF trading without leaving the decentralized ecosystem.

PancakeSwap has launched **Hooks** on its Infinity platform - smart contract plugins that automatically optimize trading conditions. **Three types of Hooks are now live:** - **Dynamic Fee Hook** - Adjusts trading fees based on real-time market volatility - **VIP Discount Hook** - Provides fee reductions for high-volume traders - **Token Holding Hook** - Lowers fees for users holding tokens like CAKE These Hooks operate automatically in the background, adjusting fees, applying discounts, and enabling onchain limit orders without manual intervention. [Learn more about Infinity Hooks](https://blog.pancakeswap.finance/articles/infinity-hooks)

PancakeSwap Infinity has completed its first year of operation, processing **$113 billion in trading volume** across **250 million transactions**. The platform now supports **60,000+ hooked pools**, providing infrastructure for traders, liquidity providers, and developers building on the protocol. The milestone comes 10 months after Infinity crossed $100 billion in volume with over 4.4 million users. The protocol operates across multiple blockchain networks including BNB Chain, Ethereum, and several Layer 2 solutions. Full details available in their [year one report](https://blog.pancakeswap.finance/articles/infinity-one-year).