Aave CEO Stani Kulechov announced that the SEC has ended its four-year investigation, deciding not to pursue enforcement actions against the Aave Protocol. He criticized the regulatory pressure faced by DeFi and expressed confidence in its future.

A group of Democratic senators is demanding that the Federal Reserve release records related to the collapse of the fintech firm Synapse, which has left thousands without access to their savings. The controversy centers on allegations of mishandled funds between Synapse and Evolve Bank, which primarily held customer deposits. A criminal investigation has been initiated by federal prosecutors into the matter.