Aave Lending Protocol Reaches Critical 100% Utilization, Sparking Major Concerns
Decentralized lending giant Aave has effectively frozen, with all its core markets reaching 100% utilization, rendering users unable to withdraw billions of dollars in cryptocurrency. According to DeFi Warhold, approximately $5 billion in stablecoins, including USDT and USDC, are now locked due to the protocol's lack of liquidity. The crisis unfolded on April 18, following a $292 million exploit …
April 21, 2026, 3:52 p.m.