Aave (AAVE)

The second audit for Aave V4 is now public. Huge thanks to the Blackthorn and Sherlock teams for their great work. https://t.co/laMJEa1Azp

Key Crypto Headlines - Feb 18th - Banks opposing direct Fed access for crypto/fintech: Traditional banks are pushing back hard, urging the Fed to deny direct payment system access to crypto firms until stablecoin issuers demonstrate robust safety and compliance. This reflects ongoing regulatory tension and could slow mainstream integration. - Aave Labs proposal: Aave is suggesting routing 100% of protocol revenue to the DAO in exchange for funding support potentially a big win for decentralized governance and token holders if approved. - Kraken CFO departure: Kraken let go of CFO Stephanie Lemmerman as the exchange gears up for a long-rumored IPO. Timing suggests internal restructuring ahead of public markets scrutiny. - Robinhood's blockchain test: Robinhood is rolling out a test version of its own blockchain likely aimed at expanding crypto offerings, trading, or DeFi-like features within its ecosystem. - Uniswap + Securitize + BlackRock's BUIDL: This partnership could bring significant real-world asset (RWA) liquidity to DeFi by tokenizing or enabling access to BlackRock's BUIDL fund (a tokenized money market product) via Uniswap bridging TradFi and DeFit further. - Fed's Waller on Trump-era crypto hype: Waller indicated that the post-election "Trump-induced crypto euphoria" may be waning, aligning with the current price cooldown and fading speculative fervor. - Jump Trading stakes in Kalshi/Polymarket: Jump appears positioned to take stakes in prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket signaling continued institutional interest in crypto-adjacent betting platforms. - UK digital bonds on HSBC Orion: The UK is advancing blockchain-based bond issuance using HSBC's Orion platform a step toward tokenized government debt and mainstream blockchain adoption. - Korea probing Bithumb over 'ghost Bitcoin': Authorities are investigating Bithumb regarding $40B in alleged "ghost" or suspicious Bitcoin holdings/transactions potentially major regulatory heat in Asia. - $200M+ wallet hack + Monero swap: Hackers drained over $200 million from a crypto wallet and laundered portions into privacy-focused Monero (near-impossible to trace).

Why is Aave Labs putting itself at the mercy of the DAO? In this @Unchained_pod episode, @StaniKulechov joins @laurashin to dive into: 💥 Aave Labs’ “Aave Will Win” proposal 🤔 How Aave intends to scale DeFi 👀 Why Aave Labs wants to rely on the DAO for funding ⚔️ Criticism of Aave Labs’ budget 📍 Why Stani wants Aave to fund solar energy development https://t.co/C0cHuJObqx

I want to buy some fundamental tokens Ok, new or old? New ones, they have the best tech Well, new 1s have unlocks, ecosystem dump, and are generally DeFi (which underperform) Ok, old 1s then. AAVE, UNI. Well, those coins don't do anything. Float is good but 0 utility Damn

As the casino fades, the backbone remains. If you're betting on the next decade of on-chain growth, these 3 pillars are the non-negotiables: 1. $AAVE (The Global Liquidity Protocol) • The "Lindy Effect" winner of DeFi. • Now acting as a back-end for fintech apps globally. • Institutional GHO adoption is the flywheel to watch. 2. $TAO (The Intelligence Layer) • AI is the biggest buyer of blockspace in 2026. • BitTensor decentralizes the "brain" of the internet. • Incentivizing intelligence, not just hash power. 3. $LINK (The Verifiable Truth) • Oracles are no longer just price feeds. • They are the bridge for $2T+ in tokenized RWA (Real World Assets). • No CCIP = No institutional liquidity. Stop chasing "shiny" apps. Own the infra they run on.