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Aave loses key risk manager, Chaos Labs, amid contributor exodus and disputes

A key sticking point is Aave’s V4 upgrade, which introduces a new architecture and significantly expands the scope of risk management.

Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of Aave, speaks at Consensus 2019.

Finance

Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026

The financial services giant with almost $12 trillion in client assets is moving closer to direct crypto trading, offering subscription for early access to the Schwab Crypto account.

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Ethereum Foundation stakes another $93 million ether, reaching its 70,000 ETH target

The foundation deposited the bulk of its planned staking commitment in a single session, completing a program announced in February to turn dormant treasury holdings into a yield-generating position.

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The Protocol: Quantum computing could break Bitcoin sooner, says Google

Also: OpenAI raises $122 billion, crypto ecosystems diverging post-quantum strategies, and Base’s 2026 roadmap.

Quantum Computing Optics (Ben Wicks/Unsplash)

Markets

Grayscale’s research head says tokenization will happen in waves and explains how to play it

Investors looking to bet on tokenization should think in phases, with institution-friendly networks like Canton likely winning first and Avalanche, Ethereum capturing more upside later, Grayscale's Zach Pandl said.

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Some quantum-resistant tokens jump 50% as Google flags risks to Bitcoin security

The so-called quantum-resistant coins rally as traders switch to potential long-term security.

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Coinbase’s Base to focus on tokenized markets, stablecoins, developers this year

The move comes as the chain distances itself from Optimism technology and toward in-house infrastructure as it seeks greater independence and scale.

Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong, at Consensus 2019 (CoinDesk)

Finance

Bitmine makes biggest ether purchase in 2026 while other digital asset treasuries pull back

Tom Lee's Ethereum treasury bought more than 71,000 ETH over the past week, remaining the sole large corporate crypto buyer as Strategy broke its 13-week bitcoin purchase streak.

Thomas Lee, chairman of BitMine and CIO of Fundstrat, on the main stage during Consensus Hong Kong 2026 (CoinDesk)

Tech

Aave rolls out v4 on Ethereum, aiming to expand DeFi into real-world credit markets

The upgrade has been in development for about two years and is designed to make it easier to use Aave for a wider range of lending and borrowing activities.

Lending money, bills on a person's hands (Christian Dubovan/Unsplash)

Markets

Ethereum Foundation stakes additional $42 million of ether

About 20,470 ETH, or roughly $42 million, flowed from Ethereum Foundation-linked wallets into the Beacon Chain in a series of coordinated deposits Monday, marking one of the largest visible batches in its ongoing staking rollout.

Vitalik Buterin speaking at ETHDenver in February 2022