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Binance has introduced a new asset called BFUSD, sparking conversations across the crypto community. While some initially labeled it a high-yield stablecoin due to its name and 19.55% annual percentage yield (APY), Binance quickly clarified that BFUSD is not a stablecoin and has not launched yet. 
“BFUSD is a reward-bearing margin asset for futures trading,” Binance explained on X, addressing misconceptions. Despite this, the asset’s promotional page still compared its yield to that of stablecoins, creating further buzz. 
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The 19.55% APY has drawn attention, with comparisons to the now-defunct TerraLUNA stablecoin, which once offered similar returns through its Anchor Protocol. How BFUSD generates such high yields remains unclear, but Binance has promised more details soon. 
Users can hold BFUSD in their “UM wallet” and receive daily rewards directly in their “UM Futures Wallet.” Unlike traditional staking, there’s no lockup, and limits depend on the user’s Binance VIP level. 
This announcement comes as the crypto industry explores alternatives to traditional stablecoins, with products like BlackRock’s BUIDL and Ethena’s USDe offering new takes on dollar-pegged assets. 
Binance previously phased out support for its own stablecoin, BUSD, under regulatory pressure and encouraged users to switch to First Digital USD (FDUSD). With BFUSD, the platform seems to be taking a different approach—one that’s already creating waves. 
Whether BFUSD will gain traction remains to be seen, but its high yield and unique structure have already sparked plenty of debate. 
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Binance Clarifies BFUSD Not a Stablecoin & Not Launched Yet

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