The post Aave Surpasses $1 Trillion in DeFi Lending appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Aave, the DeFi lending platform founded by Stani Kulechov in 2020, has surpassed $1 trillion in cumulative loans across multiple blockchains, up from $500 billion just months ago. The platform leads DeFi with $27.4 billion in total value locked and $83 million in recent fees. Its Horizon platform attracts institutions using tokenized assets like U.S. Treasurys as collateral. Active loans currently stand at $17 billion, highlighting Aave’s growing influence in decentralized finance.

The post Telegram’s TON Wallet Adds Crypto Yield Feature appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Telegram’s TON Wallet has introduced an Earn feature that lets users deposit BTC, ETH, or USDT into decentralized finance vaults to earn yield. Through partners such as Morpho and TacBuild, users can earn up to 18 percent on USDT, about 3 percent on ETH, and around 2 percent on BTC, with rewards accumulating in real time on the TON blockchain. TON Wallet CEO Andrew Rogozov says this move brings everyday holders into DeFi using Telegram’s vast global reach.

The post Indiana Crypto Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

HB 1042 has passed both chambers of the Indiana Legislature and now awaits the signature of Eric Holcomb. The bill defines cryptocurrency under state law and requires certain public retirement plans, including PERF and TRF annuity accounts, to offer self-directed brokerage options with crypto investments by July 1, 2027. It also prevents state and local agencies from restricting crypto payments, self-custody, mining, or staking, while banning discriminatory taxes or fees.

The post FG Nexus Sells Additional Ethereum as Losses Hit $82M appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Ethereum treasury firm FG Nexus sold another 7,550 ETH ($14.06M) today as it continues downsizing its holdings. The firm had bought 50,770 ETH for $196M in August–September 2025 at an average price of $3,860, but market conditions forced it to cut exposure, including a prior sale of 21,025 ETH at roughly $2,649 each. FG Nexus now holds 30,094 ETH ($57.5M), leaving it with an estimated loss of about $82.8M on its initial position.

The post Bitcoin ETFs See $258M Inflows, Fidelity Tops the List appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

On February 24, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded strong inflows totaling $258 million. Fidelity’s FBTC led the day with $82.81 million in net inflows, ranking first among Bitcoin ETF products. Meanwhile, Ethereum spot ETFs posted a more modest $9.23 million in total inflows. Grayscale’s ETH fund stood out in the Ethereum category, attracting $11.08 million. The data reflects steady investor interest in crypto ETFs, with Bitcoin products continuing to dominate overall flows.

The post Trump Has No Plans to Pardon SBF Despite His Appeals appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Sam Bankman-Fried, the jailed former CEO of FTX serving a 25-year sentence for fraud and conspiracy, has been actively seeking a presidential pardon. He has made repeated appeals to conservative audiences and allies, hoping to sway support. However, a White House spokesperson reaffirmed that President Donald Trump stated in January that he does not intend to pardon Bankman-Fried, nor politicians like Robert Menendez or Nicolás Maduro. The decision appears firm despite SBF’s outreach efforts.