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AAVE’s DeFi Evolution: From ETHLend to a Multi-Chain Powerhouse AAVE has come a long way since its inception as ETHLend in 2017. Originally a peer-to-peer lending platform on Ethereum, it evolved into a liquidity pool model and rebranded as Aave—Finnish for “ghost”—in 2018. This pivot transformed Aave into a key player in decentralised finance (DeFi).

Market Rebound Faces Geopolitical Headwinds The crypto market is experiencing cautious optimism following a volatile start to April. Although major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum have stabilised above key support levels, global economic uncertainties—particularly surrounding Donald Trump’s renewed tariff strategies and escalating trade tensions with China—continue to cast a shadow over sentiment.

Solana’s ETF Momentum: Market Bets and Regulatory Winds Solana (SOL) has found itself back in the spotlight following renewed investor confidence that a Solana spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) could be on the horizon. Recent events have boosted optimism that a more crypto-aligned regulatory approach could pave the way for Solana-based ETFs in the United States.

Trump’s Tariffs Rattle Markets, Triggering a Crypto Reset The global crypto market endured significant volatility this week following former U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs under his “Liberation Day” plan. The executive order imposed a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, with higher rates on countries with large trade deficits with the U.S.,

XRP Faces Harsh Sell-Off as Tariff Shock Shakes Markets XRP entered April under intense pressure following Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping new trade tariffs, which sparked panic across global financial markets. As investors rushed to de-risk, XRP tumbled from above $2 to a weekend low of $1.64,

Trump’s Tariff Shock Sends Global Markets into Turmoil President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff policy is reshaping global trade. A new 10% baseline tariff and reciprocal levies—up to 49% on select countries—sparked sharp declines in global markets. U.S. indices dropped, with tech and auto sectors hit hardest.

Dogecoin’s Place in U.S. Policy: Separating Fact from Hype Despite recent speculation, Dogecoin is not part of any official U.S. government plan. Elon Musk, speaking at a town hall in Wisconsin, clarified there are “no plans for the government to use Dogecoin or anything like that.”

Bitcoin’s Rough Start to 2025: Weakest Q1 in Seven Years Bitcoin wrapped up Q1 2025 with a notable decline of 11.76%, making it the weakest first-quarter performance since 2018. This poor start comes despite strong momentum from 2024, when BTC surged over 68% in Q1 before stumbling through the rest of the year.

Bitcoin Market Outlook: Conservative Optimism Amid Regulatory Shifts As Bitcoin continues to chart its course through the first quarter of 2025, market sentiment is showing signs of cautious optimism. Despite macroeconomic headwinds and shifting political landscapes, BTC currently hovers around $84,000, with some analysts predicting a ceiling of $138,000 for this bull cycle.