Compound Launches Treasury to Introduce Institutions to Defi

Compound Launches Treasury to Introduce Institutions to Defi

Compound, one of the leading defi-based protocols, is launching a new service called Treasury. Compound’s Treasury is a new product designed to help institutions enter the defi space. Launched in partnership with Circle and Fireblocks, it skips the uber astounding rates conventional defi protocols offer. However, it seeks to offer stable revenue for companies looking to get passive income from their funds in dollars. Compound to Coax Institutions With Treasury Compound Labs, the company behind the Compound defi protocol, launched Treasury, a new defi service designed for....


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Accredited institutions can borrow USD OR USDC starting at 6% APR, according to the company. Compound Treasury, a cash management solution for institutions powered by the Compound Protocol, announced on Sept.14 that accredited institutions can now borrow USD or USDC with fixed rates starting from 6% APR, using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and supported ERC-20 assets as collateral. Starting today, to meet the growing demand for liquidity, institutions can now borrow from Compound Treasury, using digital assets as collateral.https://t.co/xgDIep18Qa— Compound Labs (@compoundfinance) September 14, 2022....

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