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A cracked liberty pedestal made of token discs sinks through a trapdoor beside a lending vault, with DeFi pipes and a bear shadow behind.
Market News·DeFi

WLFI Hits New Low on Token Loan Fears

Trump-linked WLFI hit a record low Saturday after onchain data showed it used its own token as collateral to borrow $75M in stablecoins.

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RARavi DeshmukhApr 12 10:01
Stani Kulechov sits at a dark table before a looming DeFi machine, poised to trigger a launch in a moody grayscale scene.
Governance·DeFi

Aave V4 Clears ARFC, Nears Mainnet Launch

Aave V4 passed the ARFC stage and is nearing Ethereum mainnet, with founder Stani Kulechov saying the final AIP is next before launch.

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CACallum HargreavesApr 7 13:03
A ghostly finance mascot stands by a tilted scale as borrower risk buckles under pressure before a dark central-bank backdrop.
Ethereum·DeFi

Aave Shifted Risk to Borrowers, Bank Study Says

Bank of Canada study says Aave V3 kept bad debt at zero in 2024 by shifting liquidation losses to borrowers, protecting lenders.

ETAA
CACallum HargreavesApr 3 15:01
A robotic autopilot arm lifts unmarked tokens from a still pool into a turbine vault, suggesting stablecoin idle liquidity turning into yield.
Stablecoins·DeFi

Aave V4 Autopilot Moves Idle Stablecoins Into Yield

Aave V4 adds an autopilot reinvestment module that moves idle stablecoin liquidity into approved strategies, turning pool float into extra yield for lenders.

US
RARavi DeshmukhMar 25 18:05
A dark metallic vault split open, releasing glowing fragments that spiral into a deep black vortex on a shadowy background.
Governance·DeFi

Aave Whale Liquidated: Trader Nearly $50M Wiped Out as Protocol Weighs $600K Fee Refund

An Aave whale was liquidated this weekend, wiping nearly $50M after a leveraged price swing and bot-driven cascade. DAO weighs refunding ~$600K in fees.

ETAA
TETessa LarkinMar 15 06:04
A dark hexagonal grid with glowing teal lending pools, a suspended circuit-like padlock, and an 80% ring gauge illuminating in neon.
Governance·DeFi

XLS-66 Proposal Would Add Native DeFi Lending to XRP Ledger—Now Waiting on 80% Validator Approval

XLS-66 aims to bring protocol-level DeFi lending and borrowing to XRPL, enabling yield via fixed-term pooled loans, awaiting 80% validator approval to activate.

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RARavi DeshmukhMar 8 07:36
A glowing gold coin core with circuit-like rings and fragmented gears reassembling around it on a black background.
Governance·DeFi

Aave’s ‘Aave Will Win’ temp check passes, paving way for token-centric overhaul

Aave's 'Aave Will Win' temp check passed, backing a token-centric overhaul to boost AAVE utility; next: ARFC then binding on-chain AIP, despite weak markets.

BTETAA
DEDerek HollowayMar 2 08:12
A dark cover with a luminous layered slab sliding into a circular vault ring, emitting thin neon lines like on-chain flows.
TradFi·Tokenization

Resolv and Centrifuge Launch $100M Tokenized Real-World Credit Strategy on Aave

Resolv and Centrifuge launch a tokenized AAA CLO credit strategy on Aave with up to $100M capacity, testing real DeFi demand and on-chain borrowing activity.

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CACallum HargreavesFeb 26 15:15
On a black background, a luminous teal wave of particles flows into a dark metallic vault with subtle circuit patterns.
TradFi·DeFi

Aave Surpasses $1 Trillion in Cumulative DeFi Loans, Pushes for Bank and Fintech Integrations

Aave tops $1T in cumulative DeFi lending volume and now courts banks and fintechs to integrate, highlighting $27.2B secured and strong fee growth in 30 days.

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RORowan K. DelgadoFeb 26 03:30
A cracked black vault releases glowing blue coin fragments that stream downward like sand into a shadowy void.
Market News·Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin Moves 3,500 ETH From Aave, Sells $7M as Ethereum Plunges 30% Below $2,000

Ethereum slid 30% under $2,000 as Vitalik Buterin withdrew 3,500 ETH from Aave and sold 571 ETH, adding supply and spooking traders during the selloff.

ETAA
TETessa LarkinFeb 22 11:58
On-Chain Crypto Options Volume Hits Record High as DeFi Lending Yields Dry Up
Market News·DeFi

On-Chain Crypto Options Volume Hits Record High as DeFi Lending Yields Dry Up

On-chain crypto options volume hit record highs as DeFi lending yields dried up, signaling risk moving from passive lending to structured volatility trades.

US
MAMara VillaseñorFeb 19 10:23
DeFi Lender ZeroLend to Wind Down After 3 Years, Citing Thin Liquidity and Weak Revenue
Market News·DeFi

DeFi Lender ZeroLend to Wind Down After 3 Years, Citing Thin Liquidity and Weak Revenue

ZeroLend will wind down after 3 years, citing thin liquidity and weak revenue, highlighting DeFi lending consolidation as users move to deeper pools safe exits.

BTETAA
DEDerek HollowayFeb 18 14:47
Moonwell oracle glitch prices ETH at $1.12, bots liquidate collateral and leave ~$1.78M in bad debt
Ethereum·DeFi

Moonwell oracle glitch prices ETH at $1.12, bots liquidate collateral and leave ~$1.78M in bad debt

Moonwell suffered an oracle glitch pricing ETH at $1.12, triggering bot liquidations, draining real collateral and saddling protocol with $1.78M bad debt.

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TETessa LarkinFeb 18 12:55