Get the latest crypto lending news, borrowing markets, yield platforms, credit risk, and the return of on-chain and centralized loans.
Gemini IPO buyers risk sharp losses if SEC penalty lands near $50 million.
Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7 min read 
The blockchain-native lending platform reached an intraday peak of $36.13, representing a 44.5% surge, before settling at closing levels.
The competitive CeFi lending market sees Tether top $10 billion in Q2 amid increased demand for crypto loans.
Adding the active borrows would raise the combined figure to $71.1 billion, enough to place Aave among the 37th largest US commercial banks.
The money market protocol reached $3 trillion in cumulative deposits on August 15, while surpassing $29 billion in active loans on August 13.
A Coinbase spokesperson explained that the timing reflects current market conditions and growth opportunities.
On June, FHFA director Bill Pulte ordered Fannie and Freddie to treat crypto reserves as eligible assets in single‑family loan risk measurements.
The removal of ZEND from Bybit and KuCoin made a relaunch unrealistic, according to the protocol.
FHFA's exploration of crypto in mortgage processes reflects a wider regulatory shift towards embracing digital financial assets.
