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The Aave community has voted to allow the adoption of Chainlink’s Smart Value Recapture feature as the protocol looks to reclaim millions in maximum extractable value lost to oracles. Aave ( AAVE ) a top decentralized finance protocol, has integrated the Smart Value Recapture on the Ethereum ( ETH ) mainnet. This follows an on-chain vote by the community. Chainlink ( LINK ) introduced the MEV recapture solution in December 2024. With this integration , Aave and Chainlink aim to recover oracle extractable value that has previously leaked to blockchains. SVR is thus introducing a new standard for Aave and others in the DeFi ecosystem, a way to add to network revenue. It’s also a big move for a platform to create a sustainable economic path as they tap into oracles . The deployment is a joint effort between Chainlink and Aave-focused developer groups BGD Labs and Aave Chan Initiative, with additional input from Flashbots, a research and development platform working on solutions to the negative effects of extractable value on Ethereum. SVR will help Aave recapture oracle-related MEV via Chainlink’s oracle networks as well as Flashbots’ MEV-Share service. “Optimizing liquidation algorithms on DeFi while keeping the protocols financially and technically secure is a massive endeavor. But once again, the Aave-Chainlink partnership delivers, innovating responsibly on the edge with SVR and its OEV recapturing model,” Ernesto Boado, the co-founder of BGD Labs, said in a statement. As a start, Aave will use SVR to reclaim liquidation MEV from Threshold Bitcoin (tBTC)—the Bitcoin-backed token that allows holders to mint and use BTC on Ethereum to access DeFi opportunities. Initial support will also include LBTC, AAVE, and LINK, with more markets to follow. Revenue from the recaptured value will be split 65% for Aave and 35% for Chainlink communities during the first six months. Chainlink plans to convert its portion of SVR fees into LINK, to be distributed to network service providers.

MonkeDAO, a community-owned non-fungible token project on Solana, has announced it’s become the first decentralized autonomous organization to adopt a Bitcoin reserve. Solana ( SOL )-based MonkeDAO announced on March 28 that it had adopted a Bitcoin ( BTC ) reserve in its strategy by acquiring the APOLLO on Solana token zBTC. The newly-launched zBTC is a token pegged 1:1 to Bitcoin and native to Solana . MonkeDAO is the first DAO to adopt the token for its treasury reserve. According to the APOLLO team, the token offers BTC on-chain – not bridged or wrapped but permissionless. Holders can tap into this token to participate in decentralized finance on Solana, earning on-chain yield. MonkeDAO says it’s adding this zBTC to its treasury. The 1 zBTC purchased goes into the Strategic Monke Reserve. SMR is the NFT DAO project’s treasury reserve strategy that will help the community foster financial sustainability. It’s also MonkeDAO’s commitment to a permissionless ecosystem for Bitcoin DeFi, or BTCFi. zBTC allows Bitcoin holders the opportunity to participate in DeFi on Solana via lending, borrowing, and yield farming activities. “The SMR is our commitment to long term growth and the addition of zBTC diversifies [and] strengthens our current pool of native assets,” MonkeDAO posted on X. This strategy is nonetheless not the Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, level of play, but it does illustrate the growing confidence in Bitcoin. As well as the 1:1 peg with Bitcoin, APOLLO says zBTC leverages the trustless two-way peg for security, which it actually achieves via a simple payment verification sidechain. The token also taps into a decentralized validator set on the Zeus Network. For its role in BTCFi, Apollo and Zeus Network target the “trillions in value” on the Bitcoin network. Opening up BTC from its underutilized liquidity, with hodlers’ coins idle in wallets, is a big opportunity for growth and use case strengthening. Zeus Network validated its first Bitcoin transaction on Solana in December 2024.

HyperLiquid adds on-chain validator voting for asset delisting Decentralized exchange (DEX) HyperLiquid, announced via X that it has completed a blockchain upgrade to enable full on-chain validator voting for asset delisting. If a quorum of stake has voted to delist an asset,

The US spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) market currently reveals a stark divergence between Bitcoin and Ethereum. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded another $89.06 million in net inflows on March 27, 2025, achieving their tenth consecutive day of positive flows. In sharp contrast , spot Ethereum ETFs experienced further net outflows totaling $4.22 million, extending their recent losing streak to 17 straight days. This clear difference in capital movement signals shifting investor preferences between the top two crypto assets, at least within the regulated ETF wrapper. US spot Bitcoin ETFs have shown renewed strength following a brief period marked by outflows earlier in March. They attracted substantial net inflows of $744 million just within the week of March 17-21. These continued positive flows appear to aid price stabilization for Bitcoin after a recent 12% market drawdown. Some experts suggest further unrealized profits might be possible for ETF holders as BTC trading levels potentially recover. Related: Crypto Market Sentiment Flips to Neutral as Bitcoin Price Recovers Investors’ current preference for Bitcoin ETFs likely stems from the cryptocurrency’s perceived status as a safer, more established digital asset compared to altcoins. Its history of significant price surges further fuels bullish sentiment among some market participants. Additionally, many institutional investors primarily view Bitcoin as a strong digital store of value, which leads to continued capital allocation into accessible products like spot ETFs. Despite Ethereum’s foundational role supporting the large Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Non-Fungible Token (NFT) sectors through its smart contract capabilities, its associated spot ETFs remain stagnant in terms of flows. Data highlighted by trader “Trader T” attributed the March 27 outflows mainly to VanEck’s ETHV (-$2.21M) and Fidelity’s FETH (-$2.01M), while other listed ETH funds saw no net change that day. Several factors likely contribute to the ETFs’ muted performance. Lingering regulatory concerns in the US, persistent delays regarding potential spot Ethereum ETF approvals (unlike Bitcoin’s earlier approval), and increasing competition from alternative Layer-1 and Layer-2 blockchain networks may all be weighing on investor sentiment for ETH exposure via these specific products. While some experts believe upcoming Ethereum network upgrades could potentially reignite investor interest, the prevailing sentiment reflected in ETF flows remains cautious for now. While Bitcoin currently commands the spotlight in the ETF flow race, market observers note Ethereum could regain momentum later. Positive developments stemming from Layer 2 scaling solutions enhancing its capacity, or broader institutional adoption leveraging its smart contract features, could serve as future catalysts. On the regulatory front, any favorable signals from US authorities regarding DeFi oversight might also trigger renewed investor confidence in ETH-related funds. Related: Is Ethereum Losing Its Deflationary Edge as ETH Burns Vanish? For now, crypto analysts offer mixed outlooks. Some predict prolonged Bitcoin dominance, reflected in the current ETF flows. Others argue Ethereum’s technological versatility and foundational role in Web3 applications will drive its long-term growth and eventually attract greater institutional ETF capital. Both assets offer distinct value propositions, and shifting market dynamics, regulatory news, and technological advancements will continue to shape investor demand within the ETF space. Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dismissed enforcement actions against crypto firms Kraken, ConsenSys, and Cumberland DRW LLC. These cases were dropped via joint stipulations filed “with prejudice,” meaning the agency cannot refile the same claims later. Notably, the SEC also recently closed its investigation into trading platform Crypto.com without pursuing any enforcement action. These moves appear part of a broader regulatory shift observed under the Donald Trump administration, which previously saw dropped cases involving Coinbase, Robinhood, Uniswap Labs, and OpenSea. However, one prominent name was absent from this latest list of dismissals: Ripple. Despite Ripple achieving its own recent positive legal developments, the fintech firm’s long-standing SEC battle remains formally unresolved, unlike these others. Related: XRP’s Next Chapter? Analysts See “Price Discovery” Mode After SEC Settlement Ripple’s legal conflict with the SEC dates back to 2020 . At that time, the agency accused the company of raising $1.3 billion through unregistered securities offerings by selling its XRP token. Following lengthy court proceedings, a key ruling came in 2023 from a U.S. District Judge. She found that Ripple’s XRP sales to retail investors on public exchanges did not violate securities laws, but determined that $728 million worth of direct XRP sales to institutional investors did constitute unregistered offerings, initially leading to a significant penalty phase. Related: SEC Lets Another One Go: Crypto.com Investigation Closed Without Action More recently, further progress occurred on March 19, 2025, when the SEC dropped its planned appeal against parts of that 2023 ruling. As part of a final settlement related to the institutional sales finding, Ripple also successfully recovered $75 million of the initially proposed fine amount, reducing its final payment obligation to $50 million. Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, characterized this outcome as a significant win for the company. Despite this settlement and the SEC dropping its appeal, the agency has not formally withdrawn its entire case against Ripple in the same “with prejudice” manner it employed for Kraken and the others. FOX Business journalist Eleanor Terrett highlighted a key procedural difference explaining this situation. Before the SEC can fully and formally withdraw its original claims against Ripple, the agency must first navigate specific steps within the Southern District of New York (SDNY) . Specifically, the SEC needs to request that Judge Analisa Torres lift the standard injunction previously placed against Ripple related to those institutional sales. Only after that injunction is potentially lifted by the court can the SEC commissioners formally vote to end the case entirely. Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company.