Macro Trends, Trump’s Evolving Crypto Strategy, and Aave’s New Proposal | Roundup

In this episode, we discuss our takeaways from ETHDenver, macro trends impacting crypto, and the role of regulation in shaping 2025. We also analyze Aave’s buyback program, Ethereum Foundation leadership changes, and the Trump administration’s evolving stance on crypto. Thanks for tuning in! Resources Aavenomics Implementation: Part One: https://x.com/lemiscate/status/1896897365145235752 — Aries Markets is the largest lending protocol on Aptos by TVL, and among the top 10 lending protocols across all blockchains! Since launch, Aries has expanded its product suite to become a fully integrated DeFi hub combining lending, borrowing, and more to its community of 738,000+ unique users.  To learn more about why Aries Markets deployed on Aptos, visit ariesmarkets.xyz -- Marinade is the premier staking delegation platform on Solana, bringing billions in liquidity and security to the Solana network, and connecting SOL holders to the best staking rates. Since launching in 2021, Marinade has expanded their suite of products to provide solutions for both DeFi users and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations.  To learn more about Marinade, follow the link below: https://marinade.finance/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=podcast -- Traders, AI enthusiasts, and degens—listen up! The game is changing, and DESK is leading the charge. Welcome to the next generation of perpetual trading—where cutting-edge technology meets AI-driven automation Trade today at https://desk.exchange/ and follow @TradeOnDESK on X! -- Morpho is a permissionless lending platform that allows anyone to earn yield and borrow assets on your terms. Its flexible, trustless infrastructure also empowers developers and businesses to build and tailor their own financial products. Whether you're an individual, fund, fintech, or institution, Morpho is for you. Try Morpho today: https://app.morpho.org/?network=mainnet&spdl=99nsk9 -- Join us at DAS NYC 2025!  Use code BELL10 for a 10% discount: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york – Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianism Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx —- (00:00) Introduction (01:16) ETHDenver Recap (05:46) Macro Outlook (08:50) Aptos Pre-Roll (09:04) Marinade Pre-Roll (09:18) Trump's Crypto Strategy (19:57) The Increased Sophistication of Crypto Markets (31:01) Aptos Mid-Roll (31:33) Marinade Mid-Roll (32:13) Aavenomics Proposal From ACI (39:30) HMX Mid-Roll (40:02) Morpho Mid-Roll (40:32) Trump's Crypto Summit (46:46) Changes For the Ethereum Foundation —-- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.