Ether.fi launched tokenized stock trading, portfolio-backed DeFi loans at ~4% APY, and expanded fiat ramps to 30+ currencies.
DeFi & Yields ·
Ether.fi rolled out three new features: tokenized stock trading, portfolio-backed decentralized finance loans offered at approximately 4% annual percentage yield, and expanded fiat on and off-ramps now supporting more than 30 currencies. The moves mark a significant expansion of the platform's service offerings beyond its core staking and liquid staking functionalities.
The tokenized stock trading capability allows users to gain exposure to equities through blockchain-native instruments, while the loan product ties borrowing capacity to users' existing portfolio holdings. The broader fiat support aims to reduce barriers for users entering and exiting the platform across multiple jurisdictions and payment methods.
Details on integration timelines, supported stock assets, loan collateral requirements, and specific currencies added remain unclear from available reporting. The exact mechanics of how portfolio valuation determines loan eligibility and the risk parameters governing the lending product have not been disclosed.