Toncoin (TON) is trading in the lower part of the chart between the support of $2.50 and the high of $4.00.

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

The crypto market has largely consolidated over the past week, as bulls attempt to regain control.

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.

TON Festival is the largest cross-marketing collaboration ever launched on Telegram , unlocking access to a potential 100M+ user base . Designed as a high-traction virtual event , it's set to become one of the most impactful Web3 festivals to date.

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

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.

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.

VeChain, a layer-1 blockchain platform focused on real-world applications, has added Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White as its newest official adviser to raise more mainstream awareness of blockchain technology.White, also the founder of Power Slap, will join VeChain's advisory board next to Nobel Prize-winning physicist Konstantin Novoselov to drive real-world blockchain adoption through “complementary expertise in mass marketing and scientific innovation.” “VeChain is an incredible partner for the UFC and Power Slap, and I'm honored to join their advisory board,” White said in a statement shared with Cointelegraph.

Sui (SUI) has gone down by 4% today to $2.20 per coin as the market has been choppy since the week started. Trading volumes have subsided by 16% as traders stay on the sidelines while prices consolidate.

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.

The crypto markets continue to demonstrate their unpredictable nature as both Toncoin (TON) and Chainlink (LINK) face fluctuating fortunes. Toncoin recently endured a rocky week showcasing dramatic volatility. Meanwhile, Chainlink finds itself under cautious investor scrutiny. Although both assets hold potential for recovery, their turbulent movements highlight a recurring theme in crypto markets.

The crypto market held steady on Tuesday as investors cheered on Donald Trump's recent decision to delay tariffs on smartphones and chips. Bitcoin price held steady above the important support at $84,000, while the valuation of all coins remained at $2.7 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?

Toncoin may see a bullish reversal on the daily charts soon.

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

VeChain, one of the most dynamic entities in the blockchain world, has announced a new and significant collaboration with Stella Pay, leading to the launch of an innovative Visa card. This initiative will allow users of the VeBetterDAO platform to use their digital tokens, $B3TR, $VET, and $VTHO, to make purchases in millions of physical and online stores worldwide. The integration marks a decisive step towards large-scale adoption of blockchain technology, transforming digital tokens into useful tools for everyday life. With the introduction of the Stella Pay Visa card, VeChain opens the doors to a practical and immediate use of its tokens. Thanks to the support of the Visa network, users can now use cryptocurrencies as an ordinary means of payment at over 130 million merchants across more than 200 countries. This represents not only a technological achievement but also a huge step forward in making the utility of digital currencies more tangible.

VeChain partners with 4ocean to leverage blockchain technology in combating ocean plastic pollution, aiming to remove 300,000 pounds of debris in 2025.

VeChain collaborates with Stella Pay to launch a Visa card, facilitating the use of $B3TR, $VET, and $VTHO tokens for purchases at millions of retailers worldwide.

On-chain metrics revealed that TON holders were facing losses, and a distribution phase was underway.

Toncoin (TON) is starting to make waves again, showing signs of renewed strength after successfully breaking out of a long-standing descending channel on the daily chart. This breakout marks a pivotal moment for the token, potentially signaling the end of the recent downtrend and hinting at the early stages of a fresh uptrend.

New token aims to reward fans with digital collectibles, tickets, and in-game perks through blockchain-backed games.

Toncoin (TON), the native token that powers The Open Network, has experienced a spike in whale activity, with large transaction volume increasing by more than 111%, indicating that large holders, or whales, may be preparing themselves for a potentially significant market shift.

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.

Risky assets remain volatile as trade war tension between the United States and China keeps investors on the edge. A minor positive is that Bitcoin (BTC) has avoided a sharp fall and is trading well above the crucial near-term support at $73,777.

The price of Toncoin (TON) remains at the bottom of the chart. The altcoin is moving in a limited range between the $2.50 support and below the $4.00 resistance.

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.

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.

Former Australian Air Force pilot John-Paul Thorbjornsen, also known as JP Thor, has been promoting his new crypto wallet, Vultisig, which runs on THORChain a decentralized network he founded to enable cross-chain swaps without intermediaries. Marketed as more secure than other wallets, Vultisig has recently seen a spike in usage alongside THORChain.

Steve Yun, representing TON Foundation as a board member, met with BeInCrypto during the 2025 Web3 Festival Hong Kong. In this exclusive interview, he discussed TON's recent developments and their unique position in the blockchain landscape as a mini-app focused infrastructure built for Telegram's ecosystem.

Researchers say North Korea used THORChain to launder $1.2 billion following the biggest-ever crypto heist.

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.

Steve Yun, former president of the TON Foundation and now a board member, has highlighted the need for democratization within the Mini Apps ecosystem on Telegram.

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.

Steve Yun, former president of TON Foundation, addressed claims of favoritism among Mini Apps and pointed out the need for democratization.

Bemo, a non-custodial TON-based liquid staking protocol, has launched an upgrade. This release, per the team, introduces a plethora of improvements such as advanced DeFi integrations, more flexible staking/unstaking mechanics, real-time notifications, automatic gas calculation, and a new token standard.

Bitcoin (BTC) price has managed to stay above the $80,000 level as volatility wrecked US stock markets on April 3 and April 4. The failure of the bears to capitalize on the opportunity shows a lack of selling at lower levels.Risky assets were rattled after US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries on April 2.

Toncoin rally has hit a roadblock, with the price slipping 12% after failing to breach the key $4.34 resistance level. The strong upward momentum that previously fueled TON's gains lost steam as sellers aggressively defended this price zone, triggering a wave of profit-taking and increased bearish pressure.

VET price rises 2.2% in 24 hours against broader market decline. Network activity surges with active accounts hitting Q1 high of 74,491.

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