AAVE ETF Launches with 11 New Strategies
@Bitwise filed with the SEC to launch 11 crypto strategy ETFs, including $AAVE, $ZEC, and $TAO, investing up to 60% in underlying tokens. #Update #Crypto $TAO
Defi
Defi Education Fund Brief Opposed in MEV Case
The US government opposes the DeFi Education Fund’s amicus brief in the retrial of Anton and James Peraire-Bueno, accused of a $25M Ethereum exploit. #Update #Legal $ETH
XRP Surges as Flare Confirms DeFi Demand
Data reveals $XRP’s growing DeFi involvement via @FlareNetworks, indicating increased user activity and liquidity, reinforcing a bullish outlook for XRP and XRPL. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Real-World Assets Surge to 5th in DeFi TVL
Real-world asset (RWA) protocols surpass decentralized exchanges to become the fifth-largest category in DeFi by total value locked at $17 billion, driven by tokenized Treasurys and private credit. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Digital Bank Secures $350M for DeFi Growth
@Erebor secured $350 million in funding, marking a significant investment week in crypto focused on DeFi solutions. Nine projects reported venture capital inflows. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Bitcoin Surges: RWA Crypto Growth 185% in 2025
CoinGecko reports Real-World Asset (RWA) tokens lead crypto growth in 2025 with 185.8% YTD returns; notable gains include Keeta Network’s 1,794.9%. #Update #Crypto $LINK
Aave Founder Denies Token Influence in DAO Vote
@StaniKulechov denies claims of purchasing $15M in $AAVE tokens to sway a failed governance vote, emphasizing his commitment to Aave and future communication improvements with token holders. #Update #Crypto $AAVE
Bitcoin Climbs to $88K Amid Aave Drama
$BTC rebounds to $88,600 after hitting a low of $86,561; Aave governance proposal rejected with 55.29% voting against control transfer to DAO. #Update #Crypto $AAVE
DeFi Tokens Surge Arthur Hayes Buys $2M
Arthur Hayes buys 1.9M $LDO for over $1M and $973K in $PENDLE, increasing his DeFi investments. LDO price rises nearly 2%.
Aave Governance Vote Rejected Amid Community Pushback
Aave token holders rejected a governance proposal to transfer brand assets to a DAO, with 55.29% voting “NAY,” highlighting tensions over governance structure and value capture in the protocol. #Update #DeFi $AAVE
XRP Investors Earn More with Flare Launch
@FlareNetwork launches earnXRP, a yield-focused product for $XRP holders in collaboration with Upshift and Clearstar, allowing returns without selling holdings. XRP remains stable around $1.87. #Update #DeFi $XRP
Ethereum Sells Off as Hayes Invests DeFi
Arthur Hayes sold 682 $ETH worth $2M, increasing his DeFi exposure with purchases of $ENA, $PENDLE, and $ETHFI totaling $609K. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Aave Community Splits Over Protocol Changes
Aave’s community is divided over control of its brand and assets following a revenue dispute with Aave Labs, raising questions about governance in decentralized protocols. #Update #Crypto $AAVE
Aave Faces Identity Crisis Amid Tokenholder Rights Debate
Aave’s community is divided over control of its brand and assets, sparked by an integration that favored Aave Labs. A vote is ongoing; 58% oppose transferring ownership to the DAO. #Update #Crypto $AAVE