Streamex Launches GLDY: Gold-Backed Token with 3.5% Yield
Event summary
- Streamex Corp. launched GLDY, a gold-backed tokenized security offering 3.5% APY paid in additional GLDY.
- Investors can purchase GLDY using USDC, BTC, SOL, ETH, or USD wire via Streamex's platform.
- GLDY provides 1:1 exposure to physical gold with yield generated through gold leasing.
- The token is live and available for purchase as of February 25, 2026.
The big picture
Streamex's launch of GLDY represents a strategic move to disrupt traditional gold investing by offering yield-bearing exposure. This aligns with broader industry trends toward tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) and integrating blockchain technology into commodity markets. The success of GLDY could validate Streamex's institutional-grade approach to bridging traditional finance and decentralized markets.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly GLDY attracts institutional and retail investors will determine its market penetration.
- Yield Sustainability
- Whether Streamex can maintain the 3.5% APY through gold leasing partnerships with Monetary Metals.
- Regulatory Scrutiny
- The level of regulatory attention GLDY may attract as a tokenized security bridging traditional and digital finance.
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