The crypto market is surging along with the broader financial market after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated during a closed-door meeting that the trade war between the US and China is unsustainable. Bitcoin (BTC) continued its upward trajectory, crossing $93,000, a key resistance level.

TAO, the native token of AI-focused blockchain Bittensor, has been causing tension on X between Digital Currency Group founder Barry Silbert and staunch supporters of bitcoin (BTC), the original and largest cryptocurrency.

TL;DR Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin debuts on Aave V3 with a $50 million supply cap, marking a major milestone in its entry into decentralized finance. Although initial usage is low, early market signals show growing interest.

Ripple's dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD continues its push for adoption with its latest integration into Aave.

In the latest development within the Ripple ecosystem, the RLUSD stabecoin goes live on the Aave V3 Ethereum Core Market. Bolstering Ripple's entry into the stablecoin market, RLUSD gained new utility, allowing users to supply or borrow the coin.

Bittensor's (TAO) subnet ecosystem continues to capture attention with its impressive performance amidst broader market volatility. The market cap has shown substantial growth.

The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with excitment as Bitcoin (BTC) eyes $90, Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) experiences a remarkable surge, and Bittensor (TAO) garners attention from industry leaders. Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, is on the verge of breaking the $90,000 mark, driven by a combination of technical indicators and macroeconomic factors.

Aave users can start supplying and borrowing Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on the decentralized lending platform's V3 Ethereum Core market, Aave said in a Monday post on X.

Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, sees increased adoption with the latest integration on Aave V3's Ethereum market. The addition introduces streamlined lending and borrowing services for DeFi enthusiasts and institutions. The announcement shifted attention to native AAVE's performance, which signals impending rallies after breaking out of a descending wedge.

Ripple's ecosystem is seeing notable momentum, with XRP and its RLUSD stablecoin making major advances in the crypto market. Coinbase lists XRP futures On April 21, Coinbase introduced XRP futures contracts on its US derivatives platform.

Ripple's dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, has officially launched on the Aave V3 Ethereum Core Market. Users can now supply and borrow RLUSD, marking a new step in Ripple's entry into the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin goes live on Aave V3 with minimal activity, aiming to boost enterprise adoption and DeFi integration across platforms.

TAO's sustained rally needs strong spot market demand otherwise it could stall in the short term.

TAO may be likely to rally to $373 and $400 next, but traders should be prepared for a pullback.

Barry Silbert, CEO of Digital Currency Group, has stated that Bittensor (TAO) has the potential to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) as a global store of value.

Cryptocurrency prices started the week well as traders and investors started to move back into the industry, pushing the total market cap of all coins to over $2.84 trillion. Bitcoin price jumped to $87,000 for the first time in over a week. That rally led to more gains in the altcoin market.

Bitcoin (BTC) has risen roughly 1% for the week, indicating a balance between supply and demand. Analysts expect a quiet easter weekend but are divided about the next directional move in Bitcoin.Network economist Timothy Peterson said that the US High Yield Index Effective Yield has gained over 8%.

Here is how some of your favorite assets concluded the week.

Positive developments within AAVE's ecosystem could help the asset.

TL;DR Renewed investor interest in AI-related tokens has triggered strong price increases for assets like TAO (+14.19%), (+9.67%) and FIL (+6.47%). This surge is linked to Nvidia's recent visit to China and Bitcoin's current market stability.

The cryptocurrency landscape in 2025 brims with opportunities as innovative projects like Sui, Bittensor, and CartelFi capture investor attention. Sui's robust Layer-1 blockchain, bolstered by strategic partnerships, signals strong growth potential, while Bittensor's fusion of AI and blockchain offers a unique value proposition despite market volatility.

Demand for AI-themed tokens soars, as it captures 35% of global interest throughout Q1 2025.

DeFi lending protocol Aave has kickstarted its $1 million weekly token buybacks to reward stakers and boost token demand.

The platform isn't just resting on its early success. Aave has introduced new incentives to maintain its momentum.

Bittensor (TAO) surged 10%, eyeing a breakout of a falling wedge pattern amid serious allegations of centralization.

TAO, the altcoin that powers Bittensor's decentralized machine learning network, has soared 10% in the past 24 hours. It has outperformed major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), which has seen a modest gain of 0.13%, and Ethereum (ETH), whose value has dipped by 1.3% over the past day.

TAO rallied as much as 13% on April 18, reclaiming a key support level and pushing its market cap back above $2.2 billion following reports that Nvidia plans to maintain its presence in China despite new U.S. export restrictions.

AAVE's ecosystem upgrade could mark the beginning of a new wave of liquidity inflows.

Recent crypto whale metrics surrounding DeFi tokens have garnered immense investor optimism, suggesting that price gains for some coins are imminent despite the ongoing market uncertainty. Whale data on Thursday, April 17, indicated that large-scale investors stacked over $20 million in AAVE and UNI.

AI crypto tokens are facing renewed pressure after Nvidia warned of a massive financial hit due to new U.S. export restrictions on chip sales to China.

The crypto market tanked over the past 24 hours, with the market cap declining almost 3% to $2.63 trillion as bearish sentiment returned. Bitcoin (BTC) peaked at a local high of $86,397 before investors began booking profits.

Bittensor (TAO) has been on our radar for a while now, and for good reason. Decentralized AI is fast becoming the future, and Bittensor is one of the core projects pushing that narrative.

Even while stock markets are mired in uncertainty, AI tokens continue to mount a rebound. Behind the scenes, the crypto AI sector is exploding after fresh announcements from OpenAI and NVIDIA.

The crypto market has registered a marginal increase as most cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), remained steady over the weekend. The crypto market cap currently sits at $2.69 trillion.

It is a clear leg up over what Europe's top fintechs and banks are offering. With the ECB taking a different path from its U.S. and U.K., this DeFi yield stands out.

This past week, Aave V3 on the Ethereum mainnet experienced its highest daily liquidations since early February, coinciding with significant market volatility. According to Galaxy Research, approximately $98.6 million in collateral was liquidated between April 6 and 7, following a similar trend earlier in the year when around $211.

Will AAVE outpace fintech giants in the yield race?

Aave-Chan Initiative Founder Marc Zeller unpacks Aave's efforts at decentralization, buyback initiatives and the GHO stablecoin.

Aave's tokenholders approved a governance proposal to start buying back the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol's governance token, AAVE, as part of a broader tokenomics overhaul, Aave said on April 9. The proposal — which was approved by more than 99% of AAVE tokenholders — permits the protocol to purchase $4 million in AAVE (AAVE) tokens, enough for one month of buybacks.

The first AAVE buyback proposal secured 99.63% approval. The full strategy is designed to execute $1 million in weekly buybacks over six months.

The crypto market resumed its downward trajectory after a brief recovery on Tuesday. Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies crashed on Monday thanks to tariff-induced uncertainties but recovered on Tuesday.

The Aave DAO has overwhelmingly approved a $4 million AAVE token buyback, launching the first phase of a broader initiative to overhaul the protocol's tokenomics.

Until $240 is flipped to support in the short-term, TAO traders can remain bearishly biased.

Despite tariff fears having an outsized impact on AI tokens, Bittensor's subnet ecosystem is posting impressive returns. In two months, its subnet tokens' market cap grew from $4 million to over $200 million.

The United States' first Bitcoin President is presiding over a crypto market crash. Crypto proponents and firms funded Trump's campaign with hopes of a pro-crypto regulation and policies in the U.S. While initial progress was made on the stablecoin bill and the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Trump is changing world order with his Liberation Day tariff announcements.

Aave DAO members are voting on a proposal to add Pendle's Principal Tokens to its V3 Core market. The proposal, posted on the web3 voting platform Snapshot on Apr. 7, suggests listing an initial PT test asset.

It's been a mixed bag for those interested in AAVE.

Several major developments across various ecosystems are expected this week, suggesting imminent volatility for tokens within the respective niches. From Aave buybacks to Trump's reciprocal tariffs, some very interesting updates are in the pipeline.