Coinbase and Base: Is crypto just becoming traditional finance 2.0?
The future of crypto looks more like Facebook’s abandoned Diem project than the cypherpunk ethos that Bitcoin started with 16 years ago. Source link
KuCoin sees user base grow to 38m, fastest gains in LATAM and MENA
Crypto exchange KuCoin’s expansion in 2024 saw record adoption in LATAM and MENA, driving its user base to nearly 40 million. KuCoin‘s user base hit 38 million in 2024, with the biggest growth in Latin America and the Middle East/North Africa, the exchange said in a press release shared crypto.news. More users in these regions […]
PancakeSwap expands advanced trading tools to Arbitrum, Linea, and Base
PancakeSwap has expanded its advanced trading features to Arbitrum, Linea, and Base. PancakeSwap was able to accomplish these features on Arbitrum (ARB), Linea, and Base by integrating Orbs’ dLIMIT and dTWAP protocols, according to a note shared with crypto.news. These tools, previously available only on BNB (BNB) Chain, enhance order execution for traders using the […]
Erik Voorhees-backed AI startup Venice debuts VVV crypto on Base
Artificial intelligence startup Venice, backed by Erik Voorhees, has announced its own token VVV on Coinbase’s Base network. With AI advancements like China’s DeepSeek grabbing attention, Venice — backed by Erik Voorhees — marks its move into web3 by launching the VVV cryptocurrency on Coinbase’s Base layer-2 network. With the token, Venice wants to make […]
Toshi, Keyboard Cat, Basenji prices rise as Base DEX volume spikes
Meme coins in the Base layer-2 blockchain were among the top performers on Friday as the ecosystem continued to gain traction. Toshi (TOSHI) surged by over 70%, pushing its market cap to more than $237 million and making it the third-largest meme coin on Base, following Brett and Akuma Inu. Its rally came after being […]
Coinbase’s Base L2 market share in NFT and DeFi is growing
Base, the layer-2 blockchain network launched by Coinbase, is doing well in decentralized finance and the non-fungible token industries. According to DeFi Llama, Base has become the biggest layer-2 network in crypto. It has 410 dApps in the decentralized finance industry. Some of its biggest DeFi ecosystem players are Aerodrome, Uniswap, Morpho Blue. and Moonwell. […]
Base targets $100 billion in on-chain assets in 2025
With a focus on developer tools and user-friendly apps, Base is aiming for $100 billion in assets and a stronger global presence by 2025. On Jan. 17, the Base blockchain outlined its plan for the year, targeting $100 billion in on-chain assets by October 2025. The roadmap focuses on increasing developer participation, expanding its user […]
Indian crypto exchange Mudrex suspends withdrawals amid 200% growth in user base
Crypto exchange Mudrex announced Sunday that it has temporarily suspended crypto withdrawals, citing compliance concerns and the need to prevent misuse by bad actors. Mudrex, a Bengaluru-based crypto exchange platform supported by Y Combinator, Better Capital, and Woodstock Fund, has temporarily paused withdrawals. Founder Alankar Saxena, in an X post on Jan. 12, explained that […]
Base and SOL memecoin market caps plummet 19% and 12% in 24 hours
Base and SOL memecoin market caps have plunged. Analysts cite meme oversaturation and humor wearing thin as possible causes for the sudden decline. Source link
Base sets record high DEX volume day, surpassing $1B
On March 30, Coinbase Ethereum layer-2 network Base experienced its first day ever with DEX trading volumes exceeding $1 billion. Source link
