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AAVE is a large player in the crypto DeFi space, enabling lending, borrowing and swapping of crypto tokens, usually on Ethereum. It has become well known for a liquidity pool model and enabling flash loans (which enable a borrower to borrow and repay crypto within the same transaction). Users can access the Aave protocol either through direct smart contract interactions or through open source front ends, the most popular of which is operated by Aave Labs. This week, an as-y

Traditional finance’s push to integrate digital assets has taken another meaningful step forward. Over the past month, several major products and pilot programs slated for 2026 have been announced, signaling that digital asset exposure is rapidly becoming a standard feature of wealth management and capital markets operations. One notable example is Morgan Stanley’s plan to roll out a proprietary digital wallet  in the second half of 2026. The wallet is touted to support both

From 20 January, Vietnam has commenced taking applications for licensing for crypto exchanges, but the requirements for licensing have proven eye watering and designed to lock out all but the largest existing traditional operators. Among the requirements are: a minimum capital of approximately US $380 million; ownership stipulations including at least 65% institutional holdings; and at least 35% ownership from two institutional investors who are involved in banking and financ