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Aave DAO has approved a $25 million funding package for Aave Labs under the "Aave Will Win" framework, securing 75% support after prior governance tensions. The grant includes a tiered allocation and extended vesting period, signaling long-term collaboration.

Strategy has once again expanded its Bitcoin treasury, disclosing that it acquired 13,927 BTC for about $1.00 billion at an average price of roughly $71,902 per coin. In the same filing, the company said it had achieved a year-to-date Bitcoin yield of 5.6% for 2026 and that, as of April 12, 2026, it

The Fed interest rates outlook has taken a decisive turn as market participants show overwhelming confidence in a pause. Traders and analysts now align around one clear expectation. The Federal Reserve will likely keep rates unchanged at its upcoming April 29 meeting. Polymarket bettors currently a

Nigel Farage has invested £2 million in Bitcoin, becoming the first sitting UK MP to do so. This move signals increasing acceptance of crypto in politics and may influence future regulations and broader adoption.

Digital asset investment products saw $1.1B in inflows last week, the highest since January, driven by a renewed risk appetite following easing geopolitical tensions and favorable U.S. inflation data. Bitcoin ($BTC) led the rally with $871M, while Ethereum ($ETH) gained $196.5M.

Bitwise is closer to launching its Hyperliquid ETF, as indicated by its amended filing that adds the ticker BHYP and a management fee of 0.67%. This suggests a potential launch amidst growing competition in the crypto ETF space.

A fake Ledger app on Apple's App Store deceived musician Garrett Dutton into losing 5.9 BTC by entering his seed phrase. This case highlights ongoing wallet scams and the exploitation of trust, as the stolen bitcoin was laundered through KuCoin.

The cryptocurrency market typically never has a moment of peace, but according to recent weekly statistics from CoinMarketCap, the landscape is remarkably different. Although Bitcoin continues to dominate market headlines with its price movements, certain sectors have undergone significant

Ether Machine has terminated its SPAC merger with Dynamix due to unfavorable market conditions, halting plans for a $1.5 billion yield-bearing ETH fund and reflecting broader market caution for crypto treasury strategies.

The crypto gaming sector is rapidly expanding on social media, with $APE, $IMX, and $PIXEL leading in engagement. $APE topped with 1.3K posts, while $ENJ and $FLOKI also showed significant activity, highlighting strong community interest.

Arthur Hayes has purchased 26,022 HYPE tokens for about $1.1 million, increasing his total holdings to 247,334 tokens valued at approximately $10.44 million. This buy signals strong conviction as Bitwise advances its Hyperliquid ETF filing, enhancing HYPE’s market perception.

Polymarket's protocol upgrade introduces pUSD, a USDC-backed collateral token on Polygon, enhancing order management, reducing failed trades, and lowering gas costs. The update aims for a smoother user experience while improving trading architecture and security.