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🌙 Aave Now Commands a Fifth of Total DeFi TVL

The lending giant has surpassed $40 billion in TVL, outpacing the broader DeFi market.

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Mike Gavela
May 20, 2025

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Crypto Roundup - May 20

Decentralized finance continues to evolve rapidly, with major players strengthening their foothold. Aave now holds a commanding 20% share of DeFi’s total value locked (TVL), underscoring its dominant role across lending protocols. Meanwhile, BlackRock’s BUIDL fund gains momentum by integrating with CeDeFi platforms and Euler, bridging TradFi capital into tokenized ecosystems. Separately, Keeta Network—backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt—has seen its token skyrocket 600% in just two weeks, fueled by interest in decentralized compute infrastructure.

Top Stories

  • Aave now commands 20% of total DeFi TVL, driven by adoption across Ethereum, Base, and Arbitrum.

  • BlackRock’s BUIDL fund expands with CeDeFi and Euler integrations, marking deeper TradFi-on-chain alignment.

  • Keeta Network token surges 600%, bolstered by Eric Schmidt’s backing and rising demand for decentralized computing.

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TOP STORIES

Aave Now Commands a Fifth of Total DeFi TVL - "The Defiant"

The lending giant has surpassed $40 billion in TVL, outpacing the broader DeFi market.

thedefiant.io/news/defi/aave-now-commands-a-fifth-of-total-defi-tvl

Blackrock’s BUIDL Hits New Highs on CeDeFi and Euler Activations - "The Defiant"

BUIDL (Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund) continues on its upward trajectory after a series of activations and investments were announced throughout May.

thedefiant.io/news/tradfi-and-fintech/blackrock-buidl-hits-new-highs-on-cedefi-and-euler-activations

Backed by Eric Schmidt, Keeta Network Token Surges 600% in Two Weeks - "The Defiant"

The performant Layer 1 blockchain aims to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and digital assets by enabling instant, compliant, and low-cost cross-border payments and asset transfers.

thedefiant.io/news/blockchains/backed-by-eric-schmidt-keeta-network-token-surges-600-in-two-weeks

FUNDRAISING

Exclusive: Circle cofounder raises $18 million to apply AI to payments in new startup

Andreessen Horowitz led the investment. Breyer Capital, Circle Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, and even football legend Tom Brady also contributed.

fortune.com/crypto/2025/05/20/sean-neville-catena-labs-18-million-a16z-breyer-circle-coinbase-tom-brady

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RWA News: Private Equity Giant Apollo Global Private Credit Fund Set for Tokenization on Solana (SOL)

Kamino Finance and Steakhouse Financial team up to bring Securitize's ACRED token to the fast-growing Solana ecosystem.

www.coindesk.com/business/2025/05/20/apollos-tokenized-credit-fund-set-for-solana-defi-debut-as-rwa-trend-expands

Genesis Files Suits Against DCG to Recover Billions Worth of Allegedly Fraudulent Transfers

DCG, CEO Barry Silbert and others withdrew billions of dollars from the company they knew was failing while keeping customers in the dark, according to the lawsuits.

www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/05/20/genesis-files-suits-against-dcg-to-recover-billions-worth-of-allegedly-fraudulent-transfers

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