Aave

Aave ($AAVE) is a decentralized money market that runs on the Ethereum blockchain. It’s most notable for its loan system, which allows users to earn interest on deposits and borrow assets with an interest rate. The interest rate is determined algorithmically. Originally named ETHLend in 2017, it was renamed to Aave in 2018. With the rebrand, it also updated its money market function: previously with ETHLend, borrowers and lenders were individually matched. Aave utilizes a liquidity pool system, where crypto loan assets are pooled together. Users must post collateral before borrowing but can only borrow up the value of said collateral. One benefit of Aave is that a user can gain exposure to different cryptos without having to actually own all of them.

The collaboration introduces the first flash loan product built for intent-based infrastructure, enabling more programmable liquidity uses.

Aave deepens CoW integration with MEV-protected swaps and new intent-based flash loans

Babylon Labs and Aave Labs partner to introduce groundbreaking native bitcoin collateralization in DeFi lending ecosystem. Babylon Labs and Aave Labs have announced a strategic partnership to enable native bitcoin-backed lending through Aave V4's innovative Hub and Spoke architecture on December 3, 2025.

Babylon and Aave Unveil Native Bitcoin-Backed Lending for Decentralized Finance Platform

Babylon is also planning to introduce Bitcoin-backed DeFi insurance, letting BTC holders earn yield while underwriting risk against hacks and exploits.

Babylon's Trustless Vaults to Add Native Bitcoin-Backed Lending Through Aave

Aave, the largest decentralized lending protocol, has historically taken a maximalist approach towards deploying on new blockchains.

Aave DAO mulls pulling back ‘multichain strategy,' deprecating zkSync, Metis and Soneium instances

The DeFi lender's native token broke above key resistance level, eyeing $190 as the next target level.

AAVE Rallies 14% as Bybit, Mantle Integration Connects DeFi Lender to 70M Users

Aave Labs launches Aave App, a consumer savings app offering up to 9% APY, instant interest accrual, and $1M balance protection.

Aave Launches Consumer Savings App With up to 9% APY

Aave's latest Neobank app will have TradFi sweating, with more yield and more insurance protection than ever offered before.

Morning Minute: Aave Takes Aim at Banks, Fintechs with New Aave App

The Aave App will support deposits and withdrawals to over 12,000 banks and debit cards as well as unlimited stablecoin transfers.

Aave Labs to launch high-yield savings app with ‘insurance-backed protection' for deposits up to $1 million

Aave AAVE$173.64, the largest decentralized crypto lending platform, is rolling out a "savings account"-like consumer yield app, opening waitlist on Apple's App Store first.

DeFi Lender Aave to Roll Out Retail Crypto Yield App on Apple's App Store

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Aave's Horizon market, the DeFi protocol's institutional-grade platform for real-world assets (RWAs), is getting a major boost as Securitize and VanEck bring their tokenized treasury fund, VBILL, to the platform.

Securitize, VanEck Bring VBILL Tokenized Treasury Fund To Aave

Aave AAVE$210.81, the governance token of the decentralized lender, posted sharp declines through Thursday, dropping 8% to $208. Since Monday's $248 high, the token shed over 16%.

AAVE Drops 8% Amid Crypto Weakness Despite RWA DeFi Momentum

Aave Labs, the technology company behind the Aave protocol ecosystem, announced Thursday the acquisition of Stable Finance, a San Francisco-based fintech specializing in intuitive onchain savings applications. Aave Labs Acquires Stable Finance The terms of the deal were not fully disclosed in the release shared with Bitcoin.

Aave Labs Acquires Stable Finance to Expand Consumer-Focused DeFi Offerings

In the latest sign of crypto consolidation, Aave Labs acquired Stable Finance, the development team behind a consumer-friendly savings app.

Aave Labs acqui-hires Stable Finance team to build consumer-friendly DeFi apps

Aave Labs, the firm behind decentralized finance (DeFi) giant Aave, said it acquired Stable Finance, a San Francisco-based startup focused on making onchain savings simple for everyday users. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

DeFi Specialist Aave Labs Acquires Stable Finance, Expands Consumer Access to Onchain Savings

The governance token of DeFi lender Aave AAVE$219.32 bounced more than 2% early Wednesday above $220, reversing early losses amid a fresh community proposal for a $50 million token buyback initiative.

AAVE Bounces Amid $50M Token Buyback Governance Proposal

Aave DAO is considering a proposal from Marc Zeller's Aave Chan Initiative to create a permanent $50 million annual token buyback program.

Aave DAO proposes $50 million annual token buyback program funded by protocol revenue

Maple and Aave have entered a strategic partnership aimed at connecting institutional capital with decentralized finance (DeFi), marking a major step toward integrating traditional finance with onchain liquidity.

Maple and Aave Unite to Bridge Institutional Finance With DeFi

The partnership with Maple marks a broader convergence between decentralized finance and institutional credit, positioning Aave as a bridge for traditional capital seeking onchain yield.

Largest crypto lending protocol Aave to integrate Maple's yield-bearing assets

The governance token of Aave AAVE$231.76, the world's largest decentralized lending protocol, advanced 2.5% on Tuesday afternoon above $230, recovering from an overnight selloff.

Aave Rebounds Above $230 Confirming Double-Bottom Reversal

Ethereum

Aave currently serves nearly 1,000 unique borrowers daily, facilitating approximately $25 billion in outstanding loans on Ethereum.

Aave now holds $25 billion in outstanding loans, tightening grip on Ethereum lending as market consolidates

The governance token of decentralized finance lender Aave AAVE$226.06 stood out as one of the strongest performers through the weekend as crypto assets bounced from the Friday lows.

AAVE Bounces Over 10% in Strong Weekend Recovery Amid RWA Integration Plans

Solana

A broad altcoin sell-off is seeing whales de-risking, according to analysts, citing fears of a black swan event.

Is Smart Money Exiting? Whales Dump Solana, Aave, and Aster

Tydro will serve as “core infrastructure for DeFi on Ink" and could be integrated into Kraken's core exchange product.

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