Falcon Converts Gold from a Dormant Asset into a DeFi Yield Generator
Falcon Finance, a prominent platform specializing in universal collateralization infrastructure, has incorporated
This integration brings gold—a global market valued at $27 trillion—into Falcon’s diverse collateral framework, improving risk diversification and broadening the practical use of tokenized assets. With XAUt now accepted as collateral,
USDf, Falcon Finance’s stablecoin, has surpassed $2.1 billion in circulation, supported by reserves exceeding $2.3 billion as confirmed in the latest attestation. The integration of XAUt is anticipated to further boost the platform’s total value locked (TVL) and enable users to earn consistent returns through sUSDf, the staked version of the stablecoin. This milestone also highlights the increasing overlap between DeFi and traditional finance, as tokenized assets like XAUt offer continuous trading, fractionalized ownership, and secure storage solutions.
The collaboration with Tether, which issues XAUt, underscores the growing significance of RWAs within DeFi. The addition of Tether Gold reflects a wider movement of institutional engagement in tokenized assets, with crypto startups raising $99.6 million just this week, pushing 2025’s total fundraising close to $22 billion, according to an
Importantly, this integration meets the demand for a broader range of collateral options in DeFi. Falcon Finance’s platform now accommodates various asset types, including digital currencies, fiat-backed tokens, and RWAs, allowing institutions and protocols to unlock liquidity from their current assets. This approach positions Falcon to compete in a fast-changing sector, where traditional firms like Blackstone Secured Lending are also adapting to yield challenges and macroeconomic trends, as noted in a
