$AVAX Avalanche’s DeFi ecosystem continues to gain momentum🚀
Aave V4 deposits on Avalanche have surpassed $225 million, marking a 295% increase since late October. Active loans have also exceeded $100 million.
Launched on Avalanche in July 2026, Aave V4 marked its first expansion beyond Ethereum.
What’s even more encouraging is that capital isn’t just flowing in — it’s actively being borrowed and utilized, reflecting healthy demand and strong utilization.
Great to see DeFi liquidity and real on-chain activity continuing to grow across the Avalanche ecosystem.
Charles Schwab's Schwab Crypto platform has added buying and selling support for SOL, AVAX, and LINK. According to Foresight News, the platform now supports five digital assets: BTC, ETH, SOL, AVAX, and LINK. Each trade carries a fee of 0.75% of the transaction amount.
Schwab Crypto began rolling out to select customers in May 2026 and opened to all eligible retail customers in October. The platform is not currently available to users in New York or Louisiana. Charles Schwab said it plans to add more cryptocurrencies and digital assets over time.
$AVAX 🇯🇵 **Avalanche is powering Japan’s Tourist Tax Refund System!**
Japan Tax Free and UPBOND have partnered with JPYC to launch a tax-free e-Yen refund program for foreign tourists.
✅ **Launch Date**: November 1, 2026 ✅ **Blockchain**: Avalanche C-Chain ✅ Tourists with no crypto knowledge can easily create a wallet at departure gates ✅ After customs verification, they receive their tax refunds directly in $JPYC
This is a real-world, practical use case for stablecoins. Exciting to see a major country like Japan integrating blockchain and stablecoins into a national system.