Tangem Launches Yield Mode Integration with Aave Protocol

**Aave V4 testnet is now live** with a developer preview of the new **Aave Pro interface**. The testnet allows developers and users to explore the latest version of the decentralized lending protocol before its mainnet launch. Key features: - New Pro interface design - Developer preview access - Testing environment for V4 functionality Users can access the testnet at [pro.aave.com](https://pro.aave.com/) to experience the updated platform. This represents a significant step forward for the Aave ecosystem, introducing enhanced features and improved user experience through the Pro interface.

**Aave is back on Arbitrum DRIP** with new earning opportunities for users. - Supply **WETH** to Aave's Arbitrum market to earn DRIP rewards - Program details available at [arbitrumdrip.com](https://arbitrumdrip.com/opportunities/arbitrum/MULTILOG_DUTCH/0xe0b9e069b0cb46329e7d37e87e635a84ea772fcf) **Regulatory milestone**: Aave Labs subsidiary Push received **CASP authorization** under MiCAR from Ireland's Central Bank. - Makes Aave Labs among first DeFi innovators operating under new EU framework - Authorization applies only to regulated zero-fee stablecoin on/off-ramping services - **Core Aave Protocol remains decentralized** and permissionless globally This follows recent expansion to Aptos blockchain and ongoing incentive programs across multiple networks. [Read full announcement](https://aave.com/blog/aave-micar-approval)

**Aave V4 transforms DeFi lending** with a revolutionary architecture that unifies liquidity across markets. **Key Innovation: Hubs and Spokes** - Hubs store liquidity pools - Spokes implement custom lending rules and market logic - Multiple markets can draw from the same liquidity source **Benefits for Users and Builders:** - Enhanced capital efficiency across all markets - Specialized markets can access deep liquidity from day one - Custom lending parameters without liquidity fragmentation **Real-World Applications:** - Pendle markets accepting multiple PTs as collateral - Uniswap LP-focused lending markets - Shared ETH liquidity across different use cases **Strategic Impact:** V4 positions Aave as DeFi's operating system, enabling previously unviable markets while maintaining security and efficiency. This architecture supports the migration of global finance onchain by serving specialized needs without sacrificing liquidity depth. [Read the full unified liquidity thesis](https://aave.com/blog/aave-v4-unified-liquidity-thesis)

**Aave V3 is now live on Plasma**, a high-performance blockchain designed specifically for stablecoins. **Initial asset support includes:** - USD, USDe, sUSDe - XAUt (gold-backed token) - WETH and weETH The deployment was handled by BGD Labs on behalf of Aave DAO, with comprehensive risk analysis from Chaos Labs and Llama Risk. **Chainlink provides price feeds** for secure operations. Plasma's focus on scalability and stablecoin infrastructure makes it a strategic addition to Aave's multi-chain presence. Supply and borrow caps are detailed in the [governance proposal](https://governance.aave.com/t/arfc-deploy-aave-v3-on-plasma/21494). Users can access the new market through the [Aave app](https://app.aave.com/markets/?marketName=proto_plasma_v3) immediately.