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SparkLend has integrated wBTC as collateral to address a structural problem in BTC-backed borrowing markets. Currently, over a third of BTC collateral is concentrated in a single venue, creating execution challenges for larger positions. **Key developments:** - wBTC now available as collateral on [SparkLend](https://app.spark.fi/borrow) - Addresses venue concentration that limits execution quality - Enables stablecoin borrowing while maintaining BTC exposure - Focuses on infrastructure for reliable collateral movement through execution and settlement **The problem:** High venue concentration makes borrowing conditions sensitive to position size. Large positions drain liquidity quickly, cause pricing divergence across venues, and create unpredictable conditions. **The solution:** SparkLend's wBTC support expands available venues for BTC-backed borrowing, improving market structure and execution depth for institutional-scale positions. The platform emphasizes predictable execution over simple APY comparisons.

Spark has updated its Season 4 points program to include USDT deposits. Users can now deposit USDT into spUSDT and earn 1 point per day for each USDT deposited. **Current earning methods:** - Stake SPK: 3 points per SPK daily - Hold Savings USDS: 2 points per USDS daily - Hold Savings ETH: 50k points per ETH daily - Deposit USDT: 1 point per USDT daily (new) - Referral boost: 10% of referred points - Loyalty bonus: 10% of Season 3 points - Delegate: 0.5 points Over 9,000 wallets have already joined Season 4. Season 2 claims end and Season 3 claims open on April 20th. [Join Season 4](https://app.spark.fi/points)

All six Spark Savings vaults now have independent credit ratings from Credora Network, with most rated A- or higher. **What's being assessed:** - Collateral quality - Smart contract maturity - Liquidation parameters - On-chain liquidity depth Ratings are monitored daily and updated within 24 hours of any material changes. Users can view these risk ratings directly in the [Spark Savings UI](https://app.spark.fi/).

SparkFi is set to make a significant announcement at Consensus Hong Kong on February 11, 2026. **Key Details:** - Hexonaut will deliver a keynote presentation - Panel discussion featuring Arkis, moderated by Henri Arslanian - Session described as "institutional-grade" - Event is a SparkFi-sponsored session at the major crypto conference The cryptic "Something big is coming" messaging suggests a major product launch or partnership announcement focused on institutional adoption. As a DAI-centric protocol within the MakerDAO ecosystem, SparkFi appears poised to unveil developments that could strengthen its position in institutional DeFi markets. Full agenda details available at [Consensus Hong Kong](https://consensus-hongkong.coindesk.com/agenda/event/-sparkfi-sponsored-session-82).

**sUSDS has emerged as the fastest growing asset** within Spark Savings, driving significant growth across the platform. **Key Metrics:** - Total Value Locked (TVL) has **surpassed $4.1 billion** - Platform is hitting **new all-time highs daily** - Represents massive growth from previous milestones **Recent Growth Context:** - Savings V2 TVL previously reached $300M in November - Caps were raised to accommodate demand: USDT 500M, USDC 500M, ETH 100K - Spark now leads across all chains with +$3B in TVL **Platform Features:** - Institutional-grade, non-custodial access - Real-time compounding growth - No platform fees or slippage - Deposit stablecoins or ETH, withdraw anytime in same asset The rapid adoption of sUSDS demonstrates growing institutional and retail demand for yield-generating stablecoin products in the DeFi space.