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The Protocol: Inside Movement’s Token-Dump Scandal
30.4.2025
Also: ETH Gas Limit Ceiling Proposal, Bitcoin Data Limits Debate, and Base Becomes a Stage 1 Rollup
Coinbase’s Base Network Achieves ‘Stage 1’ Status, Reducing Centralization Risk
29.4.2025
The move means that Base will now have a security council which will help approve certain network upgrades if needed
Base creator admits sharing ‘Base is for pimping’ art was a mistake
19.4.2025
The creator of Ethereum layer 2 blockchain Base, Jesse Pollak, has apologized following backlash over posting digital artwork that controversially played on Base’s tagline, “Base is for everyone.”Several social media users found the artwork offensive and inappropriate.“It...
Base creator Jesse Pollak admits ‘Base is for pimping’ art was a mistake
19.4.2025
The creator of Ethereum layer 2 blockchain Base, Jesse Pollak, has apologized following backlash over posting digital artwork that controversially played on Base’s tagline, “Base is for everyone.”Several social media users found the artwork offensive and inappropriate.“It...
Astar reduces base staking rewards to curb inflation pressure
18.4.2025
Blockchain firm Astar Network implemented changes to its tokenomics to reduce inflationary pressures in its ecosystem. On April 18, Astar Network announced that it has reduced the blockchain’s base staking rewards from 25% to 10% to curb token inflation. The company said the change...
Three Wallets Snag ‘Base is for everyone’ Tokens Before Official Announcement, Profiting $666K
17.4.2025
At least three wallets bought tokens before Base announced the launch on X
Coinbase distances Base from highly criticized memecoin that dumped $15M
17.4.2025
Crypto exchange Coinbase has distanced its blockchain network Base from a memecoin it shared that saw massive backlash after the token rapidly gained, then dropped in value by millions of dollars.Base posted to X on April 16 with an image promoting the network with its marketing tagline...
Circle’s EURC Stablecoin Surges 43% to Record Supply as Dollar Troubles Fuel Demand
14.4.2025
The fastest growth was seen on the Ethereum, Solana and Base networks, data shows
Wrapped BTC Holders Can Now Secure 6% APY on Base via Umoja
10.4.2025
Umoja achieves the yield through covered calls and arbitrage
Gaming NFT maker Aavegotchi votes to ditch Polygon for Base
8.4.2025
Aavegotchi, a non-fungible token (NFT) protocol focused on Web3 gaming, has opted to abandon blockchain network Polygon and “go all-in” on Base, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling chain, according to the results of an onchain vote. On April 8, Aavegotchi’s community members voted...
DeFi Game Aavegotchi to Abandon Polygon, Migrate to Coinbase’s Base
8.4.2025
The move follows sharp drops in user activity and total value locked on Polygon as Base’s usage climbs
WisdomTree Expands Institutional Tokenized Fund Platform to Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base and Optimism
3.4.2025
The firm also offers a broader selection of tokenized funds, including equity indexes and fixed income strategies
Bitcoin price recovery sets base for TON, AVAX, NEAR, OKB to rally
23.3.2025
Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are trying to make a comeback by maintaining the price above the 200-day simple moving average ($84,899) over the weekend. Bitget Research chief analyst Ryan Lee told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin needs to close above $85,000 this week to signal strength and “prevent a drop...
Bitcoin price recovery sets base for TON, AVAX, NEAR, OKB to rally
23.3.2025
Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are trying to make a comeback by maintaining the price above the 200-day simple moving average ($84,899) over the weekend. Bitget Research chief analyst Ryan Lee told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin needs to close above $85,000 this week to signal strength and “prevent a drop...
Bitcoin price recovery sets base for TON, AVAX, NEAR, OKB to rally
23.3.2025
Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are trying to make a comeback by maintaining the price above the 200-day simple moving average ($84,899) over the weekend. Bitget Research chief analyst Ryan Lee told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin needs to close above $85,000 this week to signal strength and “prevent a drop...
Base Has Siphoned $50B From Ethereum, Standard Chartered Says
21.3.2025
The bank’s analysis also cut the 2025 ether ( ETH) price target by 60% to $4,000, down from $10,000 previously. Standard Chartered: Base Diverts $50B from Ethereum At first glance, it would appear that the success of Base, the top Ethereum layer-two (L2) network by total value locked (TVL) would...
Coinbase Sold 12,652 ETH in the Fourth Quarter, Standard Chartered Says
20.3.2025
Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick said Base’s profits led to Ethereum sales rather than long-term accumulation, a claim dismissed by the crypto exchange
Ether in Structural Decline, Year-End Price Target Slashed to $4K: Standard Chartered
17.3.2025
Layer 2 blockchains were meant to improve scalability on the Ethereum network, but Coinbase's Base has reduced ether's market cap by $50 billion, the report said
Coinbase Ventures Debuts Base Ecosystem Group on Echo Platform
15.3.2025
Base has become Ethereum’s top layer two (L2) across several metrics and Base projects will now have access to onchain startup capital on Echo. Echo Hosts Coinbase Ventures’ New Base Ecosystem Group to Expand Crypto Development Projects building on Ethereum’s largest L2 network Base will...
Coinbase Acquires Iron Fish Team to Boost Privacy to Boost Privacy on Base
7.3.2025
The Iron Fish blockchain will continue to operate independently, and its CEO will continue serving on the Iron Fish Foundation's board