Frax

**frxUSD caps on Aave V4 are set to double** following a proposal from LlamaRisk. The stablecoin's initial $10M limit filled quickly after incentives launched last week, prompting the proposed increase to $20M. **Key developments:** - frxUSD would become the largest stablecoin by cap on Aave V4 if approved - Currently ranks as third most borrowed stablecoin on the platform, behind USDC and USDT - Borrowing rates start at 1.5% APY The rapid cap fill demonstrates demand for frxUSD in the lending market. The proposal reflects Aave V4's security-first approach, gradually expanding limits as the protocol proves stable. [Read the full governance proposal](https://governance.aave.com/t/arfc-aave-v4-activation-on-ethereum-mainnet/24293/25)

**Send has launched a bridge connecting Base and Canton Network**, with frxUSD included as a launch asset. - The bridge enables cross-chain transfers between Base and Canton - **frxUSD.B** is the Send-bridged version of frxUSD on Canton - This brings Frax's stablecoin benefits to Canton Network's privacy-first institutional blockchain - More collaboration between the platforms is planned Canton Network has been gaining institutional adoption due to its privacy-focused architecture. Frax previously announced its role as a Canton validator and committed to establishing a strong frxUSD presence on the network.

**Tangent, a new DeFi protocol, has officially launched with frxUSD as its core default stablecoin.** The protocol offers liquidity providers up to **30% APR plus future $TAN token allocations** through its PegKeeper pool integration with Curve Finance. Unlike other stablecoins that only use frxUSD for secondary market liquidity, Tangent's USG stablecoin relies on frxUSD as its primary mechanism for maintaining its peg. This launch follows a pre-deposit phase where frxUSD was selected as one of only two default stablecoins (alongside USDC) to secure $TAN allocations.

**Tangent pre-deposits launch in one week**, featuring frxUSD as the default stablecoin alongside USDC. **Key details:** - Tangent integrates with frxUSD PegKeeper pools on Curve Finance - The integration expands frxUSD's role as a core DeFi stablecoin for onchain liquidity - frxUSD offers yield forwarding capabilities alongside its stability features The launch represents continued adoption of frxUSD as a foundational stablecoin for DeFi protocols.

Frax, Curve, Polygon, and DFB have launched onchain foreign exchange markets on Polygon, pairing frxUSD with five non-USD stablecoins. **Available Trading Pairs:** - BRZ (Brazilian Real) - tGBP (British Pound) - AUDF (Australian Dollar) - KRWQ (Korean Won) - IDRX (Indonesian Rupiah) - frxUSD-USDT0 (dollar liquidity) The collaboration addresses traditional FX market limitations including high fees and fragmented liquidity. DFB provides market-making services while incentives are currently active. [Access pools](https://www.curve.finance/dex/polygon/pools?search=frxusd&sort=-tvl)

**BRZ**, the Brazilian real-backed stablecoin from Transfero Group, has launched a new liquidity pool paired with frxUSD on [Curve Finance](https://curve.fi) on the Polygon network. **Key Details:** - BRZ maintains over $300M in total value locked (TVL) - Ranks as the 26th-largest stablecoin according to [DeFiLlama](https://defillama.com) - Fully backed by Brazilian real reserves - New pairing enables efficient swaps between BRZ and frxUSD This integration expands liquidity options for Brazilian real exposure in DeFi while connecting to Frax's stablecoin ecosystem on Polygon's low-fee network.

**HTX Exchange Integration** Frax Finance's FXS token is upgrading to FRAX on HTX Global exchange. This follows a similar upgrade on Crypto.com in January 2026. **What is FRAX?** - Serves as the ecosystem token for Frax Finance - Functions as gas token on Fraxtal L1 blockchain - Provides exposure to frxUSD, a GENIUS-compatible stablecoin **Background Context** The rebrand addresses confusion from Frax's evolution from fractionally-backed to fully-collateralized stablecoin: - Original $FRAX stablecoin → $frxUSD - Governance token $FXS → $FRAX Fraxtal, built on Optimism, has grown to over $250M in TVL and focuses on AI integration with near-zero gas fees. [Learn more from HTX](https://www.htx.com/support/25026226006106)

**frxUSD Gains Protocol Adoption** frxUSD is expanding beyond liquidity pool pairings to become a default stablecoin for DeFi protocols. Scale is now channeling frxUSD yield into three key areas: - Token buybacks - Liquidity pool boosts - Treasury growth This integration demonstrates how protocols can leverage stablecoin yield to improve their economic sustainability. The move follows frxUSD's establishment as a standard pairing in liquidity pools across DeFi.

**KRWQ**, the most traded Korean won stablecoin, has integrated with **FraxNet** to create an efficient KRW-USD settlement corridor. **Key developments:** - Built by IQ AI in collaboration with Frax using frxUSD infrastructure - Partners include BlackRock, Bridge, Superstate, and WisdomTree - Listed on major Korean exchanges: Upbit and Bithumb **Integration benefits:** - Unified, capital-efficient KRWUSD corridor for exchanges and DeFi platforms - New KRWQ/frxUSD liquidity pools, including first pool on Uniswap v4 - Enhanced global KRW settlement capabilities on-chain The integration leverages Frax's GENIUS-compatible network to provide deeper liquidity and streamlined cross-border settlement for Korean won transactions. [Read full press release](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/krwq-the-most-traded-korean-won-stablecoin-joins-fraxnets-genius-compatible-network-302638607.html?tc=eml_cleartime)

**frxUSD selected for exclusive DeFi insurance launch** DEIN.fi has chosen only **three stablecoins** for its insurance platform launch: - frxUSD - USDC - USDT This partnership positions frxUSD as **collateral** for DeFi insurance products, marking a significant step toward making decentralized finance safer for users. The collaboration aligns with Frax's mission to enhance DeFi security and demonstrates growing institutional confidence in frxUSD's stability and utility.