Base blames faulty sequencer for 33-minute outage, fixes made
Base blamed a 33-minute outage on Aug. 5 on an unprepared sequencer and said it has fixed the issue to ensure any chosen sequencer will be ready to process transactions.…
SEC’s guidance on liquid staking tokens a win for DeFi, institutions
Institutions may now have a clearer footing to build products around liquid staking tokens and unlock new market segments, according to industry executives. The crypto industry is hailing the US…
Ethereum proposes unified fee market to simplify transaction costs
The move follows significant gas fee reductions after the Dencun upgrade, and comes amid intensifying competition across blockchains. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and developer Anders Elowsson have introduced EIP-7999, a…
Brazil’s lower house to hold hearing on creating national Bitcoin reserve
If a bill to create a BTC reserves passes in Brazil’s House of Representatives, it will require Senate approval before being signed into law or vetoed by the country’s president.…
US SEC commissioner slams agency statement on liquid staking: ‘Muddies the waters’
Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw warns that the SEC’s statement offers little clarity for liquid staking providers. US SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw sharply criticized a staff statement released on Tuesday by…
Coinbase launches embedded wallets tool as self-custody, DeFi gain momentum
The developer tool offers customizable wallets, USDC rewards and deeper integration with Coinbase’s Base app, aligning with recent pro-crypto legislation. Crypto exchange Coinbase is launching a developer tool aimed at…
Warren Buffett misses $850M in Bitcoin gains by sticking to cash in 2025
Bitcoin has outperformed Berkshire and its top holdings in 2025, highlighting the cost of ignoring BTC as a hedge or growth asset. Key takeaways: Berkshire could have made $850M from…
Michigan pension fund deepens Bitcoin exposure with $11M stake in ARK ETF
The State of Michigan Retirement System has nearly tripled its Bitcoin ETF holdings, signaling rising institutional confidence in digital assets. Michigan’s state pension fund has significantly increased its exposure to…
$125 Million in Bitcoin Awakens After 8 Years in Digital Slumber
On Tuesday, with bitcoin sitting comfortably above $110,000, holding at $113,850 by 4 p.m. Eastern time, a long-time holder moved 1,100 BTC — worth $125.23 million — for the first…
A Hit to Digitalization: Cash Is Still Very Much Alive and Relevant for EU Citizens
A recent report prepared by ECB officials found that cash has maintained its relevance even in the EU, with predictions of a cashless society failing to materialize. While cash usage…
Openledger, Trust Wallet Team up to Launch AI-Powered Web3 Wallets
Openledger and Trust Wallet have joined forces to bring the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered wallet experiences to Web3. Bringing Intelligence Directly into the Wallet In a major stride…
Sharplink Acquires $264.5 Million in ETH, Boosting Holdings to 521,939
Sharplink Gaming, Inc. acquired 83,561 ether ( ETH) for $264.5 million last week, increasing its total holdings to 521,939 ETH. Sharplink Ether Concentration Jumps 83% The company, Sharplink Gaming, Inc.…
US SEC says certain liquid staking activities fall outside of securities laws
In a new staff statement, the SEC clarifies that certain crypto liquid staking practices do not constitute securities offerings, marking a step toward clearer digital asset regulation. The US Securities…
Bitcoin options point to growing caution: BTC price to $110K next?
Increased demand for downside protection reflects macro risks, not an imminent Bitcoin price collapse, which could help BTC avoid a trip down to $110,000. Key takeaways: Bitcoin futures premium stays…
Insiders, outsiders and experimenters, revisited
Five years after our last global crypto policy review, America leads a pro-crypto shift while China retreats, and new “sovereign innovators” like El Salvador chart bold paths. Opinion by: Zack…