Aave founder Stani Kulechov buys $30M Notting Hill mansion, Bloomberg reports

Published at 2026-02-03 10:45:11

Bloomberg reported that Stani Kulechov, founder of decentralized lending platform Aave, purchased a Notting Hill mansion for $30 million in November. The deal, described as a private purchase of a luxury London property, places one of DeFi’s most visible founders in a high-profile real estate bracket and was confirmed in the outlet’s coverage this week.

The transaction underscores a broader pattern of crypto-native wealth moving into traditional assets, from luxury homes to art and collectables, as industry figures diversify holdings and seek stability. For readers and market watchers, the purchase signals continued liquidity among top DeFi contributors and could invite extra scrutiny from regulators and the press as blockchain entrepreneurs increase their public profiles through high-value purchases.

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Published at 2026-02-03 11:45:23

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