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Aave, the DeFi lending platform founded by Stani Kulechov in 2020, has surpassed $1 trillion in cumulative loans across multiple blockchains, up from $500 billion just months ago. The platform leads DeFi with $27.4 billion in total value locked and $83 million in recent fees. Its Horizon platform attracts institutions using tokenized assets like U.S. Treasurys as collateral. Active loans currently stand at $17 billion, highlighting Aave’s growing influence in decentralized finance.

Telegram’s TON Wallet has introduced an Earn feature that lets users deposit BTC, ETH, or USDT into decentralized finance vaults to earn yield. Through partners such as Morpho and TacBuild, users can earn up to 18 percent on USDT, about 3 percent on ETH, and around 2 percent on BTC, with rewards accumulating in real time on the TON blockchain. TON Wallet CEO Andrew Rogozov says this move brings everyday holders into DeFi using Telegram’s vast global reach.

HB 1042 has passed both chambers of the Indiana Legislature and now awaits the signature of Eric Holcomb. The bill defines cryptocurrency under state law and requires certain public retirement plans, including PERF and TRF annuity accounts, to offer self-directed brokerage options with crypto investments by July 1, 2027. It also prevents state and local agencies from restricting crypto payments, self-custody, mining, or staking, while banning discriminatory taxes or fees.

Indiana has passed House Enrolled Act 1042, giving cryptocurrency an official legal definition. The law describes crypto as a digital asset that works without central control and uses encryption to create units and verify transfers. Payment stablecoins are not included. The measure also requires the state retirement board to offer at least one crypto investment option through a self-directed brokerage account by July 1, 2027. Officials say the step is meant to update financial rules and give investors more choice as interest in digital assets continues to grow.

Ethereum treasury firm FG Nexus sold another 7,550 ETH ($14.06M) today as it continues downsizing its holdings. The firm had bought 50,770 ETH for $196M in August–September 2025 at an average price of $3,860, but market conditions forced it to cut exposure, including a prior sale of 21,025 ETH at roughly $2,649 each. FG Nexus now holds 30,094 ETH ($57.5M), leaving it with an estimated loss of about $82.8M on its initial position.

On February 24, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded strong inflows totaling $258 million. Fidelity’s FBTC led the day with $82.81 million in net inflows, ranking first among Bitcoin ETF products. Meanwhile, Ethereum spot ETFs posted a more modest $9.23 million in total inflows. Grayscale’s ETH fund stood out in the Ethereum category, attracting $11.08 million. The data reflects steady investor interest in crypto ETFs, with Bitcoin products continuing to dominate overall flows.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the jailed former CEO of FTX serving a 25-year sentence for fraud and conspiracy, has been actively seeking a presidential pardon. He has made repeated appeals to conservative audiences and allies, hoping to sway support. However, a White House spokesperson reaffirmed that President Donald Trump stated in January that he does not intend to pardon Bankman-Fried, nor politicians like Robert Menendez or Nicolás Maduro. The decision appears firm despite SBF’s outreach efforts.

Grayscale Investments has quietly accumulated about 5.258 million LINK worth roughly $43 million, even as the token trades nearly 70% below last year’s high. The move comes as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission hires a former deputy general counsel from Chainlink Labs following the departure of Gary Gensler.

The Ethereum Foundation has officially begun staking a portion of its treasury in a strategic move aligned with its treasury policy released last year, marking a significant step toward sustainable funding and network support. The organization initially deposited 2,016 ETH and plans to stake approximately 70,000 ETH in total, with all staking rewards returning to the treasury to bolster long-term financial health. According to the foundation, this initiative will enhance Ethereum’s network security while providing ongoing support for core research, ecosystem expansion, developer grants, and community-led initiatives.

South Korea’s top exchange, Upbit, has added Seeker (SKR) and Espresso (ESP), while imposing temporary trading restrictions to stabilize early volatility. Buy orders are blocked for the first five minutes after trading begins, and sell orders below 10% of the previous day’s close are restricted during the same window. Only limit orders are allowed for the first two hours. Upbit also warned users to deposit ESP only via the Ethereum network and verify the official contract address before transfers. Seeker (SKR) jumped about 62%, while Espresso (ESP) surged roughly 50% shortly after the announcement.