Tether’s XAUT deposits shift across DeFi venues as AAVE V4 gains $8M

Aave V4 saw $8 million in Tether's XAUT deposits, signaling a shift toward using tokenized commodities as active collateral in DeFi. This enhances capital efficiency and highlights the growing role of gold-backed tokens in lending markets. The movement reflects broader adoption of real-world assets across decentralized finance venues.