Blockdaemon and Aave Labs partner for institutional DeFi access

Blockdaemon and Aave Labs Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Institutional Access to DeFi “With this strategic partnership, institutions can now gain direct access to Aave’s DeFi markets through Blockdaemon’s market-leading infrastructure, opening new avenues for growth across top crypto assets and stablecoins. Having Aave’s long track record of trusted operations and proven risk controls makes this a natural fit for institutions seeking the best risk-adjusted rewards onchain. This collaboration underscores how safety and proven performance remain the foundation for bringing more institutions onchain,” said Konstantin Richter, Founder and CEO of Blockdaemon. https://lnkd.in/e6jPktni Stani Kulechov Paris Rouzati Claudia Ceniceros Conor Ward Elsa Ebbersten Sebastian Pulido #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

S&P Global Ratings joins forces with Chainlink to bring its Stablecoin Stability Assessments (SSAs) on-chain 🔗💹 This move boosts transparency for $301B+ stablecoin markets, merging TradFi trust with DeFi innovation. #Chainlink #SPGlobal https://lnkd.in/dZ43w7FT

Fireblocks has acquired Dynamic, a developer-first wallet infrastructure platform supporting more than 50 million onchain accounts for clients such as Kraken, zerohash, and Magic Eden. Read here: https://lnkd.in/ewtpDcR6 Itai Turbahn

Blockdaemon has announced a strategic partnership with Aave Labs, a core technology contributor to the Aave Protocol, to bring seamless institutional access to DeFi lending markets. Together, two trusted names with long-standing security track records are joining forces to set a new benchmark for institutional DeFi. https://lnkd.in/ds_dmp3K

Financial technology leader tZERO has announced a strategic partnership with zerohash to transform how investors fund brokerage accounts using digital assets. This groundbreaking collaboration will enable investors to deposit stablecoins and cryptocurrencies, which will be seamlessly converted into fiat currency for tZERO brokerage accounts. Launching in November 2025, the integration represents a critical advancement in digital asset infrastructure. By providing an alternative to traditional transfer methods, tZERO is expanding investor accessibility and reinforcing its vision of a unified, multi-asset platform. CEO Alan Konevsky emphasized the significance of this development, describing it as 'a first step towards a converged and interoperable multi-asset environment.' The partnership underscores tZERO's commitment to creating a digital-first ecosystem where traditional securities and tokenized assets can coexist under a regulated framework. zerohash, supporting approximately 100 digital assets, will handle the complex conversion and settlement processes. This ensures that investors can fund accounts securely and compliantly, without the broker-dealer directly managing cryptocurrency transactions. The collaboration marks another milestone in tZERO's strategy to bridge traditional and digital finance, demonstrating the company's innovative approach to modernizing capital markets.

The crypto-AI gap needs real infrastructure. In the fast-moving world of digital assets and decentralized AI, one thing remains constant: trust is earned, not assumed. For institutions entering this space, security and compliance aren’t buzzwords. They are prerequisites. That’s why Flora Growth, which is rebranding as ZeroStack, chose BitGo as custodian for its $0G treasury. Why does this matter? BitGo has been at the forefront of digital asset infrastructure since 2013. By selecting them, ZeroStack is reinforcing its commitment to security, transparency, institutional standards, and long-term viability in this evolving ecosystem. What’s your take? How important is regulated custody to the next phase of digital asset growth? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gKRAC39U #DecentralizedAI #CryptoCustody #DigitalAssets #0GToken #FloraGrowth #ZeroStack #BitGo #BlockchainInfrastructure #Web3Security #AIInfrastructure #InstitutionalCrypto

Uniswap and Aave are leading the charge in DeFi, driving fees close to $600 million in September. Both protocols are using buybacks to recycle revenue back into their token ecosystems. #DeFi #Uniswap #Aave #Fees #Tokenomics https://lnkd.in/ej4_kpAa

FINOS CDM, or the Common Domain Model, is something we often talk about. But we are not alone, of course, and this CoinGeek article provides a great overview of the benefits a universal language for financial transaction brings. Tokenovate Founder and CEO Richard Baker is quoted extensively in the article saying among other things: “Interoperability decides whether digital markets are open and connected, or just digital silos. CDM-first design means firms can link legacy systems, new FMIs, and distributed ledgers without rebuilding everything from scratch. It reduces integration cost, unlocks competition, and stops collateral from becoming fragmented across blockchains." Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/ezabwHq7

In crypto HFT, speed is table stakes. But precision is alpha. Execution quality is often the difference between a profitable and a breakeven strategy. Here’s why top-tier infrastructure matters. https://lnkd.in/gQyf-aDM Khairi Azmi Indriyani Suherman Paul Goldman Mark L. Pras Indrakumar

Institutional Custody News Who’s protecting your crypto treasury? Flora Growth, soon to rebrand as ZeroStack, has selected BitGo as the institutional custodian for its $0G treasury. This move highlights a strong focus on transparency, security, and compliance in the growing intersection of digital assets and AI infrastructure. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gKRAC39U #CryptoCustody #DigitalAssets #DecentralizedAI #0GToken #BitGo #ZeroStack #BlockchainInfrastructure #Web3Security