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

Stablecoin regulations put extra obstacles in Terra Luna Classic's recovery path as trading volume plunges further.

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.

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.

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.

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

Will AAVE outpace fintech giants in the yield race?

If you lost crypto due to the Terra collapse, there's still time to act. Terraform Labs has extended the deadline for victims to file their claims for crypto losses through its official portal.

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

U.S. prosecutors confirmed that a recent Department of Justice (DOJ) memo narrowing crypto-related enforcement will not impact the criminal case against Do Kwon, co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs. During a Thursday hearing in the Southern District of New York, Judge Paul Engelmayer asked if Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanches internal memo would affect charges against Kwon.

Prosecutors said they have no plans to alter the charges against Do Kwon despite a policy shift memo from deputy attorney general.

Exaion, backed by EDF Group, joins Etherlink as a validator, signaling broader institutional interest in Tezos and enhancing network stability.

Prosecutors told a New York judge on Thursday that they don't plan to change the charges against Kwon in light of the memo.

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.

Exaion, a subsidiary of French electric utility giant EDF Group, is now a validator of Etherlink, the Tezos-powered layer 2 blockchain.

Known for its long-term volatility and for missing out on the 2024 bull market since early March, Terra Classic (LUNC) is once again drawing attention as the next U.S. court hearing involving Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon approaches on April 10.

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 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.

With just one day left, April 10 is shaping up to be a crucial date for Terra Classic (LUNC) and TerraClassicUSD (USTC) investors. This is when Terra co-founder Do Kwon will appear for a conference hearing that could influence the ongoing legal proceedings tied to the 2022 Terra crash.

1.03 trillion staked in vaults hint at long-term LUNC holders feeling price appreciation on the horizon.

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.

Aavenomics, the proposal to modify Aave protocol tokenomics and introduce token buybacks, has achieved a quorum for the Aave DAO. Aave Chain Initiative (ACI) founder Marc Zeller announced this on X, noting that it marks a new era for the protocol.

DeFi's largest protocol, the Aave decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), has officially approved a $1 million token buyback initiative that will start on April 9. The proposal secured 439,000 votes in favor, well above the required 320,000 quorum, while only 2,020 votes opposed it.

Lens Chain mainnet goes live using an inexpensive Ethereum overlay blockchain designed for building decentralized social media applications.

Stables, the Tezos-based fantasy horse racing game, is making its debut in the North American market through a partnership with Equibase, the official supplier of horse racing statistics in the US and Canada. The move marks a significant expansion for the French startup, allowing players to engage with real-life racehorses in a blockchain-powered virtual setting.

Terra Luna Classic token consolidated at a crucial support level as the weekly burn rate soared and a key community vote began. Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) was trading at $0.

Chainlink (LINK) was also among the underperformers, falling 4.7% from Tuesday.

On-chain records showcase a massive burn of Terra system's native tokens, sparking rebound hopes for LUNC holders.

The $159 level is a key support to watch for Aave (AAVE), while a break below could send prices toward $128.

Terraform Labs will launch a Crypto Loss Claims Portal on March 31, 2025, enabling investors impacted by the 2022 collapse of terrausd (UST) and associated cryptocurrencies to seek compensation.

Managed by administrators at New York-based Kroll, the portal will open on Monday, March 31 and close on April 30.

Terraform Labs, the company behind the collapsed Luna token and TerraUSD stablecoin, is launching an online claims portal on March 31. The portalclaims.terra.moneywill allow eligible investors to file for compensation tied to the companys 2022 downfall and ongoing bankruptcy process.

Creditors must file claims by April 30, 2025, to seek potential recovery.

Nonoperational blockchain firm Terraform Labs confirmed opening its crypto loss claims portal on 31 March. That comes after the company filed for insolvency in January 2024. It applied for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after its $40 billion empire fell in 2022. As part of its closure, Terraform Labs introduced a crypto loss claims portal.

Trump is shaking things up in crypto again! This time, he's handing out pardons, and the latest beneficiaries are BitMEX co-founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed. The trio had pleaded guilty to breaking banking laws, but Trump's move wipes their records clean.

The claims process requires proof of ownership, with on-chain verification preferred over manual submissions to avoid delays or rejections.

AAVE is likely to establish a new high as more liquidity pours in.

Terraform Labs — the company behind LUNA (LUNA) and algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) — will launch its crypto loss claims portal on March 31. The portal is aimed at reimbursing individuals who lost at least $100 due to the collapse of the Terra ecosystem in 2022.The move follows a Delaware court's approval for Terraform Labs to wind down operations.

Terraform Labs will open its claims portal for crypto creditors on March 31, 2025, allowing individuals impacted by its bankruptcy to submit claims. The portal will help those who suffered losses due to the collapse of TerraUSD and other cryptocurrencies related to Terraform Labs' operations.

TL;DR Aave integrates Chainlink Smart Value Recapture (SVR) on Ethereum to recapture the MEV associated with loan liquidations in DeFi protocols. The SVR solution allows DeFi protocols to recover value lost in block building, improving the DeFi economy in a sustainable and transparent way.

The Aave community has voted to allow the adoption of Chainlink's Smart Value Recapture feature as the protocol looks to reclaim millions in maximum extractable value lost to oracles.

Terraform Labs' Crypto Loss Claims Portal opens on March 31, 2025, and closes on April 30, 2025. Creditors must submit proof of ownership; manual evidence may slow review or risk rejection.

Decentralized finance protocol Aave has integrated Chainlink Smart Value Recapture (SVR) on the Ethereum mainnet, with this coming on the back of a community vote. The integration is an initiative of Chainlink and Aave (AAVE) ecosystem contributors BGD Labs, and Aave Chan Initiative, according to an announcement.