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Aave Labs has introduced a new governance proposal that would shape the next chapter of one of crypto’s largest lending platforms, and send all revenue from Aave-branded products back to its community treasury. The proposal, called “Aave Will Win,” asks the Aave DAO to approve a broader strategy built around its upcoming V4 upgrade. If passed, the plan would make V4 the foundation for Aave’s future development and formalize a structure in which 100% of revenue from products built by Aave Labs flows directly to the DAO. The AAVE token has gained about 2% on the news even as the…

Crypto analyst Javon Marks has revealed how Ethereum could recover and possibly break above its current all-time high ($ATH) of $4,900. This came as he highlighted a bullish pattern that the altcoin was still maintaining despite the current crypto market downtrend. Ethereum Eyes Rally To $ATH Amid Hidden Bull Divergence Pattern In an X post, Javon Mark noted that Ethereum is maintaining a larger Hidden Bull Divergence Pattern. Based on this, he declared that, with a full response, $ETH could rally over 140% and even break its current all-time high of $4,900. His accompanying chart showed that the altcoin could…

Ongoing sanctions against nation-states last year pushed the total value of crypto received by illicit addresses to its highest in history, as blacklisted entities sought to evade sanctions at scale. Throughout 2025, there were “unprecedented volumes associated with nation-states’ on-chain behavior,” blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis said in their 2026 crypto crime report on Thursday. Illicit cryptocurrency addresses received at least $154 billion in 2025, a 162% increase year-over-year from 2024’s $59 billion, primarily driven by the value received by sanctioned entities. At the same time, Russia, which is facing sanctions due to its invasion of Ukraine, launched its ruble-backed A7A5…

Agant CEO urges faster UK crypto rules, says pound stablecoins like GBPA can boost sterling’s global role and drive blockchain adoption. UK crypto regulation moves too slowly, warns Agant CEO; stablecoins and bank blockchain adoption key to making Britain a digital asset hub. Andrew MacKenzie, CEO of sterling stablecoin developer Agant, believes the U.K.’s crypto regulatory framework is moving in the right direction, but far too slowly to support Britain’s ambition of becoming a global digital asset hub. While the government has repeatedly positioned London as a future center for crypto innovation, comprehensive stablecoin and crypto legislation is not expected…

$XRP slips ~0.5% in 24h as 200m tokens exit Binance over ten days. Summary Binance’s $XRP exchange supply ratio fell from 0.027 to 0.025 in ten days, implying about 200m $XRP moved off the platform into private custody. $XRP trades near $1.43, down roughly 0.5% on the day, with about $2.2B in 24h spot volume as centralized‑exchange balances sit near multi‑year lows. 2025 reserve data show the current withdrawal wave has already surpassed last year’s net accumulation, reinforcing a structural trend toward self‑custody and reduced immediate sell‑side liquidity. $XRP ($XRP) exchange reserves on Binance have declined over the past ten…

Base, a decentralized Ethereum layer-2 scaling network, said Wednesday that it is transitioning from running on L2 blockchain protocol Optimism’s tech stack to running on its own, unified software architecture. Launched in 2023 as an Optimism chain, Base is shifting to its own tech stack to reduce dependencies on external service providers and shorten the time it takes to ship new upgrades, according to an announcement from Base. The team said: “Consolidating into Base changes how Base packages and releases software for the network. We will ship one official distribution for each upgrade: a single Base binary for operating nodes…

Binance Wallet expanded its Web3 Loan product line a few weeks ago, they have continued to grow the liquidity and utility of their DeFi ecosystem. Their partnership with Venus Protocol, one of the largest decentralized money marketplaces on the $BNB Chain – allows Binance to take advantage of additional capital efficiency opportunities by using these two protocols together. As a result, we are starting to see an increase in centralized-decentralized hybrid models (CeDeFi) that combine the convenience of large exchange wallets with the permissionless capabilities of on-chain lending protocols. Expanding the Horizon of Collateral and Borrowing The most recent Binance…

Ethereum is attempting to rebound after recent selling pressure, but the recovery so far lacks the strength needed to confirm a lasting bottom. With momentum appearing corrective rather than impulsive and key resistance levels still intact, downside risk remains on the table unless buyers can deliver a decisive structural shift. No Impulsive Break, No Bullish Confirmation According to a recent Ethereum update by More Crypto Online, the downside scenario remains valid unless price delivers a clear impulsive five-wave advance or decisively breaks above the weekend high. The bounce from last week’s low currently appears corrective rather than impulsive. Momentum has…

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made striking statements regarding the Trump administration’s economic and monetary policy agenda. Bessent said that BlackRock’s Chief Investment Officer, Rick Rieder, has not yet been called in for an interview for the Fed Chairman position, and that he believes the decision will be made by Trump in January. He also added that the Fed should do everything in its power to stimulate investment and lower interest rates. Bessent stated that the Trump administration has the capacity to renegotiate tariffs with other countries, the strength to maintain current tariff levels, and that these policies play a…

Paxos says the GENIUS Act has flipped the stablecoin narrative for U.S. banks. New federal stablecoin rules challenge long-held fears about deposits and regulation. Banks that ignore regulated stablecoins may risk losing ground to faster-moving competitors. Paxos, the regulated blockchain and tokenization platform, posted a direct message to banks today. The old stablecoin playbook no longer applies. In a post shared on X, Paxos called out four common banking industry beliefs about stablecoins and explained why each one is now outdated. The trigger is the GENIUS Act, signed into law by President Trump in July 2025, which set clear federal…