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DeFi
Aave launches 'Aave Shield' following $50M token swap loss: Aave
Aave is rolling out a new protective feature called 'Aave Shield' after a trader lost $50 million swapping USDT for AAVE due to illiquid market conditions.

DeFi
Spark Protocol votes to reactivate WBTC collateral and expand liquidity layer: Sky Ecosystem
The Spark Foundation has proposed re-enabling WBTC as collateral on SparkLend and adding new rate limits and pools to its liquidity layer following a 1.5-year operational review.

Hacks
Venus Protocol exploited for $3.7M through supply cap manipulation: On-chain analysis
A threat actor bypassed Venus Protocol's supply caps using Thena tokens to borrow multiple assets in what analysts suspect was a flash loan or price manipulation attack on BNB Chain.

Regulation & Politics
SEC and CFTC Sign Memorandum to Coordinate Crypto Regulation: Agencies
The SEC and CFTC have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a unified regulatory approach to digital assets.

Markets
Ethereum Foundation Sells 5,000 ETH for $10.2M in OTC Deal: Ethereum Foundation
The Ethereum Foundation completed a $10.2 million over-the-counter sale of 5,000 ETH to BitMine at $2,042.96 per token as part of treasury management.

Markets
F1's Multi-Million Crypto Sponsorships at Risk as Middle East Conflict Forces Race Cancellations: FIA
Two Formula One races in the Middle East face cancellation due to ongoing regional conflict, threatening major cryptocurrency sponsorship deals with F1 teams.

DeFi
Sky TVL Surges 38% in March
Sky is now the fourth-largest DeFi protocol as RWA-backed yields drive inflows.

Markets
Bitcoin Hits 20 Million Mined Milestone, Leaving Only 1 Million Coins Left: Mining Industry
Bitcoin has surpassed 20 million coins mined—over 95% of its 21 million total supply—but most current miners may not survive to see the final 1 million coins extracted by 2140.

Regulation & Politics
US CLARITY Act Unlikely to Pass Senate Banking Committee Before April: Senator John Thune
Senator John Thune said the crypto-focused CLARITY Act faces further delays due to unresolved disagreements between banks and stablecoin issuers.

Markets
Crypto Rally Fizzles on Iran Escalation Fears
Bitcoin is trading around $71,000 after reaching $74,000 earlier today.

