SEC ends 4-year investigation, Aave founder angrily denounces unfair DeFi regulation

【CryptoWorld】Good news is here—The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially ended its four-year investigation into the leading DeFi lending protocol Aave, and no enforcement actions were taken.

Aave founder Stani Kulechov responded, stating that the investigation has consumed a significant amount of the project’s energy and resources, implying that DeFi is facing unfair regulatory treatment. In other words, for the past four years, the entire industry has been waiting for this outcome.

From a market perspective, the AAVE token recently dropped 4%, with the current price around $183. But don’t be fooled by short-term fluctuations—on-chain data actually shows the token appreciating, indicating that institutions and investors remain optimistic. The community is also closely watching how Aave Labs manages DAO revenue and how these revenues support the AAVE token in the long term.

Numbers speak volumes: Aave has collected over $800 million in fees this year, maintaining its position as the leader in the DeFi lending market. This shows that regardless of regulation, user demand for this platform remains strong. With the regulatory investigation concluded, Aave’s story may just be beginning.