Kraken eyes 15% stake in DeFi lender Aave in deal valuing protocol at $385 million

Aave founder challenges report on Kraken investment talks

Aave founder Stani Kulechov has challenged reports that Kraken parent company Payward is negotiating to acquire a 15% stake in the decentralized lending protocol at a $385 million valuation, arguing that the reported terms misrepresent the situation. In a post…

Kraken eyes 15% stake in DeFi lender Aave in deal valuing protocol at $385 million

The DeFi lender is rebuilding after the fallout from April's KelpDAO exploit sparked a multibillion-dollar exodus of deposits despite Aave itself not being hacked.

Kraken Aave Partnership Could Mark Major DeFi Expansion Move

The Kraken Aave partnership has sparked fresh debate about the future of decentralized finance as reports suggest one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges could make its biggest move into on-chain lending yet. While the discussions remain unconfirmed, the reported move signals how major crypto firms are increasingly looking beyond traditional exchange services to strengthen their presence in decentralized finance. According to the source, Kra…

Morning Minute: Kraken Eyes 15% Stake in Aave at $385M Valuation

Bitcoin sinks to a fresh 2026 low as the selloff drags on. Kraken makes a major move into DeFi. And BlackBerry is staging a comeback.

Aave Founder Slams 70% Discount Amid Drastic $134M Revenue

Aave founder Stani Kulechov rejected claims that Kraken explored buying a discounted stake in the protocol, calling the reported valuation inaccurate. He also highlighted Aave’s strong annualized revenue and reaffirmed the team's commitment to long-term ecosystem growth through the upcoming Aavenomics 3.0 upgrade.

AAVE price jumps as founder rejects 70% discount token-sale claim

AAVE extended its weekly gains after Aave founder Stani Kulechov dismissed claims that the decentralized finance protocol planned to sell tokens at a steep discount while also confirming that a new automated buyback mechanism is under development.The token traded at $83.88 at the time of writing, up nearly 16% over the past seven days.The latest comments from Kulechov came after reports suggested that cryptocurrency exchange Kraken was in talks …