Aurelion allocates $48M in tokenized gold to newly launched yield protocol
Aurelion allocated $48 million in tokenized gold to the newly launched XAUE yield protocol, enabling institutional investors to earn returns through lending and trading strategies. The Nasdaq-listed firm, backed by Tether Gold reserves, aims to transform gold from non-yielding to yield-generating assets. This marks a shift in tokenized commodities, positioning blockchain-based gold products competitively against traditional gold investments.
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