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This direction points to a broader collateral base that could extend Aave’s role beyond digital assets into real-world yield-generating systems. Tokenized Securities Mark the First Step Aave V4’s Equities Hub on Base allows eligible users outside the United States to borrow $USDC against seven Coinbase-issued tokenized stocks. The initial lineup comprises Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. These tokens serve as collateral at launch, while $USDC is the only asset available to borrow. For eligible stockholders, the arrangement allows for dollar liquidity while preserving their tokenized equity positions. Each stock carries its own collateral factor, alongside borrowing and…
Yes – $XRP as collateral for institutional credit is a killer use case (and supported by xls65/66 lending protocol!) — Jazzi Cooper (@jazzicoop) September 11, 2026 XLS-65, which Cooper mentioned, is the Single Asset Vault amendment, which provides a framework for combining assets from multiple depositors. This feature is intended to be used in conjunction with the on-chain Lending Protocol. XLS-66 – Lending Protocol enables on-chain, fixed-term, uncollateralized loans utilizing pooled funds from a Single Asset Vault. This implementation relies on off-chain underwriting and risk management to assess the creditworthiness of borrowers but offers configurable, peer-to-peer loans. The Lending Protocol…
Legacy Zilliqa deposits and withdrawals will no longer be supported after the migration. Spot trading, margin trading, futures and Binance Earn products involving $ZIL will remain available during the process. The Binance move forms part of Zilliqa’s ongoing effort to migrate exchanges, custodians and individual holders away from its legacy Schnorr based transaction system after a flaw in the Zilliqa Ledger application left some private keys vulnerable. Zilliqa migration follows Ledger signing flaw The migration stems from a vulnerability in Zilliqa’s Ledger application that affected native, non EVM transactions signed using Ledger devices. As crypto.news previously reported, the problem involved…
Bitcoin’s recent price action has been under scrutiny as K33 Research highlights shifting expectations surrounding the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve rate decision scheduled for September 16. The analysis emphasizes that Bitcoin’s current range-bound behavior may finally break, especially in light of essential economic indicators like the PPI and CPI. This analysis from K33 Research underscores the importance of monitoring these economic events for potential market movements. Source The Story So Far The broader crypto market is experiencing mixed signals, with Bitcoin notably stagnant over the past two weeks. As traders brace for the impending U.S. economic reports, including the PPI,…
The latest snapshot is dated Sept. 30 at 8:04 a.m. ET. It covers Ethereum, Arc and Avalanche, but does not include V4’s newly launched Base market. DefiLlama excludes borrowed coins from TVL, so the figures should not be read as gross user deposits or a complete tally of every V4 deployment. Ethereum remained the largest tracked market, with $444.1 million locked, up $98.1 million, or 28.4%, from the Sept. 1 reading. Avalanche rose from $13.9 million to $28.8 million. These are changes in dollar-valued balances, not a measure of net inflows independent of asset prices. Ethereum Still Holds Most of…
Now all eyes are on the press conference by FED Chairman Kevin Warsh, which will begin at 9:30 PM. In the US, inflation remaining above the Fed’s 2% target for over five years is among the key factors strengthening expectations of renewed monetary policy tightening. The upward impact of the war in the Middle East on prices has also recently increased concerns about the inflation outlook. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, in a speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium in August, stated that “we have work to do” in the fight against inflation. Warsh also emphasized that he would avoid…
By the Numbers Currently, Solana is facing active trading conditions, although specific price data remains unavailable. The significant transfer of 1,019,424 $SOL underscores the potential for increased volatility and interest in Solana’s ecosystem. As the crypto market continues to present mixed signals, movements of this magnitude may catalyze further trading activity and investor engagement. Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform known for its speed and low transaction costs, making it attractive for decentralized applications and tokenized assets. The jurisdiction of such transfers falls within the broader crypto market, where movements between wallets can indicate shifts in sentiment or accumulation strategies…
Token Metrics Currently, POLYMARKET is priced at $0 with no reported trading volume, reflecting the early stages of engagement with this newly launched contract. The lack of trading volume may indicate that traders are still assessing the new product and its implications for their strategies. As the market adjusts, the focus will likely shift to how traders begin to utilize this perpetual contract in their trading plans. Polymarket is a decentralized prediction market platform that allows users to wager on the outcomes of various events, ranging from politics to sports. Bybit, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced the POLYMARKETUSDT perpetual…
Strategy’s $250 Bitcoin Jordans sold out as Saylor turns 4% of BTC supply into a consumer brand
The Saylor-led company holds 845,050 $BTC, equivalent to about 4.02% of Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply, making its association with the asset central to both its financial strategy and corporate identity. Since dropping the MicroStrategy name in February 2025, Strategy has increasingly built its public image around Bitcoin, turning what began as a treasury allocation into the company’s defining feature. Strategy turns Bitcoin into something customers can wear The Air Jordans are the most prominent example yet of that branding effort. Strategy describes the mid-top sneakers as inspired by the original Air Jordan 1, combining custom company branding with leather…
Price Action Breakdown Currently, Aave’s market activity shows no defined price movement, with the 24-hour volume reported as zero. This lack of trading volume may reflect a cautious market sentiment as investors await further developments on the OUSD integration. Nevertheless, the announcement has sparked discussions around the potential impact of OUSD on Aave’s user base and overall liquidity in the DeFi sector. Aave is a decentralized finance protocol that allows users to lend and borrow various cryptocurrencies. The recent proposal to incorporate OUSD into its ecosystem indicates Aave’s commitment to enhancing its platform’s usability and addressing the evolving needs of…