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The "Aave Will Win" proposal in the Aave protocol was narrowly approved in the off-chain vote, but the results were questioned, with concerns that some votes are linked to Aave Labs. Observer Marc Zeller accused the voting involving approximately 233,000 tokens of having a conflict of interest. Aave Labs emphasized its technical contributions and directed 100% of its revenue into the DAO. This governance crisis highlights concerns about centralization of power, especially in the context of BGDLabs about to terminate its partnership, which could impact Aave's technological development.

Written by: Spencer Bogart, General Partner at Blockchain Capital Translated by: Glendon, Techub News Currently, the cryptocurrency industry is caught in a paradoxical situation: as an industry, our achievements far exceed the wildest imaginations. However, the prevailing sentiment is one of prolonged downturn and frustration that we haven't seen in a long time. This article will delve into the ongoing "large-scale re-pricing" happening right now. The industry's previous predictions were correct The industry’s outlook on on-chain payments and remittances was accurate. By 2025, the trading volume of stablecoins reached a record high of $33 trillion, a 72% increase year-over-year. In 2025 alone, retail transaction volume surged from 314 million to 3.2 billion.

The joint U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Iran have led to increased tensions in the Middle East, with the Nikkei 225 index falling approximately 2.5% for two consecutive days. Investors are concerned about rising oil prices and their impact on the global economy, while the risk of yen depreciation has also increased. The future market stabilization depends on the Middle East situation, oil prices, and the global economic outlook.

Analysts say that shifting US monetary policy could hinge on geopolitical developments in the Middle East, with crypto markets watching for signals from the Federal Reserve. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argues in a Monday blog post that American presidents have repeatedly engaged in Middle East

_CZ denies market manipulation, clarifies Binance Alpha role, reaffirms 100% reserves, and expects continued Bitcoin volatility._ CZ Breaks Silence on Binance FUD, BNB Drama, and Bitcoin Control during a January 31 AMA session. The Binance co-founder addressed market manipulation claims, BNB

The US Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) has made a decision that could reshape the crypto landscape. The agency officially excluded crypto from its list of enforcement and examination priorities for 2026. That move signals a noticeable shift in tone after years of aggressive oversight.

The vision for decentralized identity is beginning to rather quickly materialize as developers move from isolated ecosystems to something much more interoperable. And no one appears to be doing more in this space today than ZNS Connect, which has unveiled a massive expansion in its Web3 identity, la

Ripple's integration with Wall Street's clearing system, as highlighted by CTO David Schwartz, signifies a crucial step in bridging traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). The recent DTCC notice confirms Hidden Road's entry into the National Securities Clearing Corporation, enhancing institutional crypto operations.

Written by: Will 阿望 Meta has just announced plans to integrate third-party stablecoin payments on its platform; Bridge received approval in February for a national trust bank license from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC); Payoneer has enabled stablecoin functionality for 2 million businesses; Anchorage has launched compliant stablecoin services for non-U.S. banks. Institutions and regulators are accelerating their involvement, and what they need is a deeper answer than just the stablecoin issuance volume number. Although there are statistics on the actual payment volume of stablecoins in the market (refer to the article "The Stablecoin Payment Illusion: $3.5 Trillion in Transactions vs. $390 Billion in Actual Payments"), it’s clear that this data mining for stablecoins is far from enough. Everyone is citing issuance volume data. It appears in every report, every earnings call, and every policy hearing.

Bitcoin did not experience a significant decline amid geopolitical shocks, reflecting changes in market structure and reduced retail participation, which has led to a narrowing of its volatility range. In contrast, perpetual contracts on platforms like Hyperliquid show emerging trends, serving as a clear window for investors to express market sentiment and indicating the ongoing diversification of the crypto market.

_Chainlink states LINK is the sole asset tied to network growth as employees receive long-term incentives only in LINK._ Chainlink has reiterated that LINK is the sole asset tied to the network’s long-term success, as the project maintains a structure with no equity issuance and no IPO. This r

Hackers steal cryptocurrencies through "ClickFix" attacks, impersonate venture capital firms to deceive users, and lure them to click malicious links and execute commands. This method bypasses security defenses and affects many companies. At the same time, hackers hijack browser extensions to implant malicious scripts and search for users' sensitive information.

Cybersecurity company Moonlock Lab released a report revealing that hackers are using the "ClickFix" method to impersonate venture capital firms on LinkedIn to deceive crypto users and ultimately steal their assets. The attack involves establishing trust, fake video links, and clipboard hijacking, causing victims to unknowingly execute malicious commands. This technique allows attackers to bypass traditional security defenses and poses a threat to multiple industries. Affected users should immediately remove the problematic extensions and update their passwords.

$65K marks the previous all-time high and key resistance zone. $58K aligns with the historically reliable 200-week SMA support. Position within the range matters more than timing exact bottoms. Bitcoin is at a defining moment in this cycle. The price of BTC has climbed back to a level ma

According to Dune Analytics data, the transaction volume of cryptocurrency cards issued by Visa in 2025 has grown significantly, reaching $91.3 million, with Visa holding a 72% market share. Visa has partnered with six blockchain projects, continuously strengthening the infrastructure for stablecoins, highlighting the potential for everyday use of cryptocurrencies.

VanEck CEO Jan Van Eck stated on CNBC that Bitcoin's market trend aligns with the historical four-year cycle, and the current bottoming phase signals potential for future growth. He predicts 2026 will become a pivotal year for enterprise blockchain competition, where companies will need to choose between building on existing public chains, customized chains, or developing proprietary chains, which will influence the future financial landscape.

In brief Circle shares rose another 15% Monday, extending gains to roughly 60% since last week’s Q4 earnings. Analysts point to short covering, accelerating USDC growth, and regulatory clarity under the GENIUS Act. The rally comes as Bitcoin steadies near $68,000 amid the rising