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Crypto is down (-2.0%) — Top: AAVE -5.8%

Crypto markets are modestly weaker today (average -2.0%), led by sharper declines in large-cap and DeFi names like Ethereum and Aave, as traders appear to be de-risking rather than reacting to a single bullish catalyst. The day’s headlines skew toward regulatory and operational developments that tend to keep risk appetite muted: ESMA’s MiCA register additions (including Ripple Payments) underscore a tightening compliance framework in Europe, while the Dutch court’s bankruptcy ruling for Knaken highlights ongoing counterparty and custody risks. Even with a constructive institutional signal in Citadel Securities’ reported $400 million investment in Crypto.com, the immediate price action suggests investors are prioritizing near-term risk control over longer-horizon adoption narratives.

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