CRV Emission Reduction - Epoch 5 Begins

On October 9, 2025, Curve DAO announced its live integration on X Layer, a platform designed to facilitate fast transfers of stablecoins. The event highlights Curve DAO's collaboration with X Layer (@xlayerofficial) to enhance stablecoin movement efficiency. The integration enables users and DeFi participants to transact stablecoins swiftly on X Layer's network, improving liquidity and transaction speeds. Recent News In recent months, Curve DAO has strengthened its position in the DeFi sector, focusing on stablecoin liquidity pools and layer-2 scalability solutions. The collaboration with X Layer reflects Curve's ongoing strategy to expand integration with innovative scaling platforms to reduce fees and transaction times. Future Plans Curve DAO aims to further enhance its protocol's interoperability with layer-2 solutions like X Layer. Future updates focus on expanding liquidity offerings, improving user experience for stablecoin swaps, and exploring new partnerships to boost adoption. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Mixed to positive sentiment is observed on social media channels. Users appreciate the promise of faster stablecoin transactions; some express cautious optimism awaiting practical performance metrics. Sample reactions include: - "Glad to see Curve expanding on fast layers like X Layer. Could be a game changer for stablecoins." - "Looking forward to seeing real speed improvements and low fees." - "Hope the integration is seamless, stablecoin movement really needs speed." Risk Disclaimer This integration could influence Curve DAO token usage and utility indirectly but does not involve immediate tokenomics changes or unlocks. Sources used https://x.com/CurveFinance/status/1976180836165619934

Aave token (AAVE) was listed on the regulated Bullish exchange, expanding its trading availability to customers in Hong Kong starting October 9, 2025. Bullish is a regulated digital asset exchange known for market-leading order depth and tight spreads. Participation is via the Bullish platform for traders located in Hong Kong. Recent News Bullish, backed by investor Peter Thiel, recently gained significant attention with a major IPO in 2025 raising substantial capital. Aave continues to perform steadily with price movements noted in October 2025 as DeFi sector grows to a record USD 219 billion total value locked (TVL). The listing enhances liquidity options for Aave holders particularly in Asia-Pacific markets. Future Plans Aave aims to further broaden its DeFi ecosystem and user base throughout 2025 and beyond, with strategic exchange listings such as Bullish supporting greater market access in Asia. Roadmap focuses include protocol improvements, cross-chain integrations, and community engagement. Onchain Data TVL: Approx. USD 219 billion for Aave DeFi ecosystem (as of early October 2025). Community Sentiment Mixed to positive. Community on Twitter acknowledges the listing as a positive step for Aave's liquidity and Asia market penetration but some express cautious optimism about Bullish’s market size compared to larger global exchanges. Example reactions: "Great to see Aave expanding in Asia!" / "Bullish is promising but still a smaller exchange." / "Looking forward to more liquidity options." Risk Disclaimer Listing on new exchanges can introduce price volatility. Participants should consider market risks and conduct their own research. Sources used https://cryptocalendar.ai/events/aave-bullish-listing-exchange-09-10-2025

Curve DAO is hosting a vote on October 14, 2025, regarding a proposal to increase the allocation of CrvUSD, the native stablecoin, to Yield Basis, a DeFi protocol focused on Bitcoin liquidity pools. The proposal seeks to allocate a $60 million crvUSD credit line to Yield Basis to support the launch of Bitcoin-focused pools designed to reduce impermanent loss. Curve DAO participants can vote through the Curve DAO platform at curve.finance/dao. Recent News The proposal was introduced in August 2025 by Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov. The Curve DAO community voted with a large majority (~97%) in favor of this $60 million allocation. Yield Basis is preparing for its mainnet launch backed by this allocation, planning to introduce three Bitcoin pools: WBTC/crvUSD, cbBTC/crvUSD, and tBTC/crvUSD. This initiative aims to boost crvUSD adoption and improve Bitcoin liquidity in DeFi. Future Plans Yield Basis plans to utilize the crvUSD credit line for operating and expanding its protocol, specifically targeting Bitcoin liquidity and eliminating impermanent loss in pools. Curve Finance aims to increase crvUSD’s utility and market presence through this collaboration, expecting growth in demand and usage of the stablecoin. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Mixed to positive sentiment prevails within the Curve community and broader DeFi forums. Supporters praise the move to boost Bitcoin liquidity and crvUSD adoption, while some express concerns about large allocations affecting tokenomics. Sample community reactions include: "Great step for Bitcoin DeFi," "Hope this boosts crvUSD usage," and "Watch closely how this affects CRV price." Risk Disclaimer The vote and subsequent allocation could impact the CRV token price due to changes in tokenomics and stablecoin allocation. Participants should consider risks associated with governance decisions affecting asset supply and market dynamics. Sources used https://x.com/CurveFinance/status/1975521843046924595 https://cointelegraph.com/news/curve-dao-approves-60m-crvusd-yield-basis-bitcoin-pools https://blockworks.co/news/yield-basis-curve-dao-vote https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/yield-basis-nears-mainnet-launch-as-curve-dao-votes-on-crvusd-proposal-302565995.html