Aptos (APT), a blockchain project that combines cutting-edge technology with an ambitious vision for the future, has been attracting significant attention in the cryptocurrency world. While it may not be as well-known as Bitcoin or Ethereum, Aptos stands out for its focus on scalability, low transaction costs, and its integration with artificial intelligence (AI).

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Kazakhstan intensified its crackdown on illegal crypto exchanges in 2024, targeting platforms linked to money laundering activities. According to a press statement, the Asian country's Financial Monitoring Agency (AFM) announced that it liquidated 36 unauthorized exchanges with a combined turnover of more than $100 million and restricted access to over 3,500 unregistered crypto trading platforms.

Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD could take a substantial European market share off Tether's USDT as the former navigate regulatory waters. Speculations have swarmed the crypto space on the status of USDT in Europe after the rollout of the Markets in Crypto Asset (MiCA) regulation.

Aave's testnet deployment on Aptos aims to assess V3's safety and performance, with mainnet launch pending governance approval.

The stablecoin market, currently valued at $206 billion according to defillama.com, has experienced notable shifts, including growth in the first six days of 2025.

Aave has deployed its third-generation lending protocol on the Aptos testnet as part of a 2025 expansion pack.

BitTorrent (BTT), FTX Token (FTT), and Aptos (APT) are driving attention today with notable price movements and market activity. BTT has risen nearly 6% in the past 24 hours, forming a bullish golden cross and experiencing a 170% surge in trading volume to $130 million.

Aptos struggles to sustain momentum despite recovery signals and cautious optimism from traders.

Aptos (APT) is one of the top gainers on the day as bulls extend upside above the $10 level. CoinMarketCap shows Aptos's price has moved +5% in the last 24 hours to trade at highs of $10.47. The uptick has seen the altcoin's value move from the low of $9.

Crypto payments service provider Oobit, backed by Tether, Solana and others has announced that they are seeking a license in the UAE and will be setting up an office in Abu Dhabi.

Aave [AAVE], one of the leading decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens, experienced a notable decline in value over the past two days. Its price dropped from $361 to $335, a 7.2% decrease.

Stablecoin issuer Tether, has in conjunction with a popular crypto exchange platform revealed that it will be conducting a $1 billion USDT chain swap. The swap will shift the stablecoin from other blockchains to Tron network to improve the communication between the supported chains.

The chain swap reallocates $1 billion worth of USDT from multiple blockchains to the Tron network without affecting the overall supply of USDT.

AAVE whale has sold 19001 tokens worth $6.5 million scooping $4.93 million in profit.

Tether and a top third-party cryptocurrency exchange have announced a chain swap that will move $1 billion USDT from other blockchains to the Tron network. On Jan.

FUD on Tether and EU regulations: the community criticizes the unfounded speculations.

Ripple's XRP has flipped Tether's USDT stablecoin to claim its spot as the third-largest crypto coin by market cap. The coin now only trails behind Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Tether (USDT), the largest stablecoin by trading volume, has reclaimed third place in the ranking of digital assets by market capitalization. USDT displaced XRP after an additional $0.6 billion boost to its market cap in a few days.

TRON remains one of the most active venues for USDT activity, becoming the leader for professional-grade and whale-scale transactions.

Tether USDt's trading has wiped $100 billion since mid-December, but it “may be premature to turn bearish,” according to Matrixport.

In this article, we look at the latest relevant news of the Aave project, a decentralized crypto protocol with $37 billion in TVL.

Aave, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, is gearing up to introduce a fee switch mechanism aimed at boosting its economic model.

Cryptocurrencies remained on edge last week as Bitcoin struggled to move above the key resistance at $100,000.

Various DeFi protocols generated large amounts of revenue in with many established protocols making revenue figures close to their 2021 highs.

Leading DeFi protocol Aave plans to enable a Fee Switch for its users, distributing part of its revenue to its token holders. The lending platform founder, Stani Kulechov, disclosed this in a post on X, stating, “Fee switch incoming.

XRP has recorded gains in the past 24 hours to flip USDT as the third largest asset by market cap. The asset has attained this feat for the second time in 30 days after it topped USDT temporarily in December 2024.

Aave remained in a tight range on Saturday, but a combination of strong technicals and soaring deposits means that it could rebound soon.

A new proposal to hardcode the price of Ethena's USDe to match Tether's stablecoin USDT in Aave's pricing feed has seen huge pushback from community members. The proposal, jointly authored by Chaos Labs and LlamaRisk claims to protect Aave users from secondary market fluctuations.

The Aave community has pushed back against the proposal, questioning whether it addresses the core risks.

As the market enters 2025, XRP, the cryptocurrency that has garnered global investor interest in recent months, has begun the year exceptionally well. The asset has experienced an impressive 11% surge, propelling its value to approximately $2.42, a level it had not seen since late 2024's price correction.

Tether's general counsel resigns as USDT faces uncertainty over compliance with new EU crypto regulations.

XRP's market cap has surged to $141 billion, once again overtaking USDT and regaining the third spot in cryptocurrency rankings. This growth is driven by increased whale activity, Ripple's release of 500 million XRP from escrow, and substantial trading volumes on South Korea's Upbit exchange, indicating rising investor interest. The post XRP Surpasses USDT Securing Third Place with a $141B Market Cap appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP has reclaimed its spot as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap and trails just Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to data from crypto.news, XRP's market cap is nearing the $140 billion threshold.

XRP previously overtook USDT on Dec. 1 when it climbed past both Solana and Tether's stablecoin.

The crypto markets closed 2024 on a shaky note, with fears surrounding Tether (USDT) dominating social media. Many speculate that Tether's compliance with Europe's MiCA regulations could trigger a market crash. However, the narrative may be overblown according to Michael Van de Poppe.

The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem experienced a remarkable comeback in 2024, culminating in a Total Value Locked (TVL) of $154 billion by December, the highest in two years. A key player in this revival is Aave (AAVE), which has emerged as the largest DeFi platform, achieving unprecedented growth and cementing its dominance.

Aave CEO recently announced plans to launch new innovative contracts on Lens Network. Smart contracts for social feeds and groups, ERC-20 new versions, and innovative ERC71 contracts are some of the highlights.

The price of XRP increased by over 1.6% in the last 24 hours to trade at $2.42. It has now overtaken Tether's USDT to secure the third spot in the crypto rankings by market capitalization.

The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), a collaborative effort between stablecoin giant Tether, the TRON blockchain, and blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs, has achieved a notable milestone by freezing over $100 million in criminal assets across the globe.

Leading decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Aave has reached a significant milestone, hitting $35 billion in total net deposits. This marks Aave's new all-time high (ATH) in net deposits since 2021.

Tether and Bitfinex General Counsel Stuart Hoegner has retired, leaving Michael Hilliard to take his place as legal chief at the two firms.

Tether and Bitfinex General Counsel Stuart Hoegner has retired, leaving Michael Hilliard to take his place as legal chief at the two firms.

Despite the DeFi renaissance, AAVE's daily chart shows looming bearish trends.

Stuart Hoegner has retired, leaving Michael Hilliard in charge of legal affairs for the stablecoin issuer and exchange.

Tron's T3 Financial Crime Unit, formed through a partnership between Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs, has frozen $100 million in Tether's USDT since its inception in September.

A crypto crime task force formed by Tron (TRX), TRM Labs and Tether has reportedly frozen over $125 million worth of USDT internationally since its August 2024 inception.