Aave DAO Launches $1M Bug Bounty with Immunefi

**Circle's USYC token is now live as collateral** on Aave's Horizon RWA (Real World Assets) market. **What is USYC?** - Tokenized money market fund from Circle - Provides yield-bearing collateral functionality - Offers near-instant redemptions at scale This integration expands collateral options for users on the Horizon market, allowing them to leverage tokenized traditional finance assets within DeFi protocols. **Access the market:** [Horizon RWA Market](https://app.aave.com/markets/?marketName=proto_horizon_v3) This development continues Circle's broader strategy to bridge traditional finance with DeFi infrastructure through tokenized assets.

**BitgetWallet launches USDC Earn** feature powered by Aave's infrastructure, bringing yield opportunities directly to mobile users. **Key Features:** - Real-time yield accrual on Base network - Instant deposits and withdrawals - Integrated wallet management - Simple few-click process The integration allows users to **earn yield on USDC** without leaving their wallet interface. Aave's trusted DeFi infrastructure powers the backend while BitgetWallet handles the user experience. Users can now **save, withdraw, and manage** their USDC earnings all within the same application, streamlining the DeFi experience for mobile users. [Learn more about USDC Earn](https://web3.bitget.com/en/stablecoinEarn)

**Aave confirms its platform remains secure** following a recent NPM package supply chain attack that affected multiple projects. **Key points:** - http://app.aave.com is **NOT affected** by the attack - No action required from users - Platform operations continue normally The attack involved malicious code injected into popular NPM packages, potentially compromising applications that used the affected dependencies. Aave's security team conducted a thorough review of all dependencies and confirmed none of the compromised package versions were in use. Users can continue using the platform safely while the broader ecosystem addresses the supply chain vulnerability. Read more details about the attack: [Supply Chain Attack Analysis](https://jdstaerk.substack.com/p/we-just-found-malicious-code-in-the)

**Horizon RWA market reached $100M in deposits** over the weekend, marking significant growth in the real-world asset sector. The milestone represents rapid expansion from previous benchmarks: - $80M deposits just three days earlier on September 5th - $50M crossed in late August within 2 days This growth demonstrates **increasing institutional and retail interest** in tokenized real-world assets, with the platform operating beyond traditional finance hours to serve global users. The RWA sector continues gaining traction as investors seek **diversified exposure** to traditional assets through blockchain infrastructure.

**Aave deposits on Aptos are approaching $2 million**, marking steady growth for the lending protocol on the Layer 1 blockchain. This milestone comes as Aave continues expanding across multiple networks: - **$1.2 billion** in deposits already secured on Linea - **$70 billion** total value locked across all networks - Active **Linea Ignition program** offering LINEA rewards until October 26, 2025 The Aptos deployment represents Aave's ongoing multi-chain strategy, bringing decentralized lending to new ecosystems. Users can provide liquidity to WETH, USDC, and USDT pools on participating networks. *Growth appears organic as the protocol expands its reach across Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions.*