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#28-4-2026
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Circle Ventures Backs Aave with Direct Token Purchase
Circle Ventures has announced the purchase of $AAVE tokens, marking a strategic investment in decentralized finance infrastructure.
The venture arm stated that "strong DeFi infrastructure does not build itself" and emphasized Aave's role in shaping onchain finance. The investment supports both the Aave ecosystem and its community.
Key Context:
The investment represents a notable endorsement from Circle, a major stablecoin issuer, into one of DeFi's leading lending protocols. Circle framed the purchase as backing the broader vision of decentralized finance rather than just a token acquisition.
Ink Chain Processes $1.5B in USDT0 Transactions Since Early 2025 Launch
Ink Chain has processed over $1.5 billion in transactions since becoming one of the first three networks to integrate USDT0 in early 2025.
Key developments:
The milestone highlights growing adoption of USDT0 across blockchain networks and Ink's position as an early mover in stablecoin infrastructure.
š¤ Kelp Adds 2,000 ETH to DeFi United Recovery Fund After April Incident

Kelp and Aave have reached agreement on a recovery plan following an April 18 incident that affected rsETH holders.
Key developments:
The final recovery plan and user instructions will be released shortly. Kelp and Aave are aligned on next steps for execution.