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Crypto News Today: SEC Closes Four-year Investigation Into DeFi Platform Aave

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has formally closed its investigation into the Aave Protocol without recommending enforcement action, according to a letter shared by Aave founder Stani Kulechov.

The decision ends a probe that lasted nearly four years and examined the operations of one of the largest decentralised finance (DeFi) lending platforms. In a notice, the SEC said it does not intend to pursue an enforcement case, while noting that the conclusion should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the project.

Kulechov said the investigation placed a heavy burden on the Aave team and reflected broader regulatory pressure faced by DeFi projects in the United States. “This process demanded significant effort and resources from our team, and from me personally as the founder, to protect Aave, its ecosystem, and DeFi more broadly,” he said in a statement.

Aave allows users to lend and borrow cryptocurrencies through smart contracts, removing the need for traditional financial intermediaries. The protocol has become a cornerstone of the DeFi sector, which grew during the 2020–2021 crypto boom but has since faced increased scrutiny from regulators following a series of market collapses and high-profile enforcement actions.

The SEC has previously pursued investigations and lawsuits against several crypto firms, contributing to uncertainty across the industry.

Kulechov said the closure of the Aave probe brings greater clarity and allows developers to focus on innovation. “We’re glad to put this behind us as we enter a new era where developers can truly build the future of finance,” he said.

The end of the Aave investigation comes as crypto firms increasingly look outside the United States for friendlier regulatory environments, even as policymakers debate how to oversee digital assets without stifling innovation.

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