Aave Labs Wins MiCA Approval, Launches Fee-Free Euro-to-Crypto Bridge

Published at 2025-11-14 15:39:31

Aave Labs announced it has secured Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) authorization in Ireland and launched Push in Europe, a regulated fiat-to-crypto gateway available across the entire European Economic Area. Push lets users convert euros into a range of cryptocurrencies — including Aave’s native stablecoin GHO — with no conversion fees, simplifying on-ramps for EU residents under a regulated framework.

The move gives Aave a compliant path to offer custodial and fiat services within the EEA and reduces retail dependence on centralized exchanges for euro fiat conversions. By pairing regulatory approval with a fee-free bridge, Aave aims to lower barriers to DeFi participation and increase direct access to its stablecoin, potentially accelerating usage of protocol-native assets under MiCA oversight.

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MetaMask mobile now integrates Polymarket, letting users place predictions on real-world events directly in the wallet. The integration lowers friction for participation and arrives amid growing interest in crypto prediction markets.

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Published at 2025-12-04 18:15:24

Solmate to Acquire RockawayX in All-Stock Deal, Forms $2B Solana Powerhouse

Solmate agreed to acquire RockawayX in an all-stock transaction that will create a combined Solana-focused firm valued at about $2 billion. The deal folds RockawayX’s infrastructure, liquidity, and asset management units into Solmate.

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Published at 2025-12-04 14:00:08

Babylon and Aave Enable Native Bitcoin-Backed DeFi Lending

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Published at 2025-12-04 10:45:09

Citadel Mounts Full-Scale Attack on DeFi

Citadel Securities has lodged a forceful objection with the SEC to a proposal seeking exemptive relief for tokenized U.S. equities and broader DeFi applications, arguing the risks outweigh the benefits. The letter targets market structure, investor protection, and what Citadel calls regulatory arbitrage.

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Published at 2025-12-04 05:30:07

Revolut Adds Solana Support, Unlocking Access for 65M Users

Revolut has added full Solana network support, enabling SOL transfers and withdrawals for its roughly 65 million users after previously allowing only in-app trading.