20 stories about Base from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 20, 2026.
JPMorgan has expanded its dollar-denominated JPM Coin deposit token to the Ethereum Virtual Machine ecosystem, including Base. The move enables institutional clients to transfer the token peer to peer across supported networks; the announcement does not specify a broader public launch or a rollout date.
Aave V4 on the Base network has added tokenized stocks from Coinbase as collateral for USDC loans. Non-U.S. users can now use stocks like Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla to secure loans. This move bridges traditional finance and DeFi lending.
Ethereum and Base have ended talks on aligning wallet standards, opting for separate account abstraction designs. This could lead to fragmentation in how wallets operate across different platforms. Users may need to adapt to different standards depending on the platform they use.
Moonwell is investigating a potential exploit on its lending platform, with security firms estimating losses of $8.7 million. The incident involves the manipulation of collateral prices for MAMO tokens on the Base network.
Ethereum's Layer 2 network, Base, has seen a massive surge in Total Value Locked (TVL), reaching $1.5 billion in just one week. This growth highlights the increasing adoption of Layer 2 solutions for scalable and cost-effective transactions on Ethereum.
The Sandbox has temporarily stopped bridging tokens between Base and BNB Chain to prevent further damage from an exploit. The incident impacted less than 0.01% of the SAND token supply, and users are advised not to trade SAND on these networks.
Base creator Jesse Pollak outlined the Layer 2 network's growth trajectory, highlighting its dominance in AI agent transactions, upcoming focus on perpetual futures, and long-term decentralization plans.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says AI agents will boost crypto adoption, highlighting Base's 100 million AI payments. The company is positioning itself as a leader in agentic finance, combining AI with blockchain technology.
Morpho has introduced a new fixed-rate lending protocol called Midnight, complementing its existing variable-rate markets on Base. This offers users more predictable borrowing and lending options in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.
Moonbeam is shifting its blockchain from Polkadot to Base and introducing an AI agent framework. GLMR token holders must bridge their assets to Base before July 31, 2026, but no launch date for the AI platform has been announced.
Base, a popular Ethereum layer-2 network, experienced two consecutive outages due to a bug in its sequencer system. The issue was identified as a 'race condition' that occurred after a system reset, preventing the sequencers from catching up and causing significant disruptions.
Coinbase's Base blockchain, one of Ethereum's largest layer-2 networks, experienced a two-hour outage that halted transaction processing. The network is now back online, and the cause remains under investigation.
Base's Beryl upgrade introduces the B20 native token standard, cuts withdrawal delays to 5 days, and activates on mainnet June 25.
Travala’s new protocol lets AI agents search and book hotels with USDC on Base, but travelers still approve the final payment.
Base, a blockchain platform, has introduced new tools to make it easier for developers to build and deploy applications. This move aims to attract more creators to its ecosystem by simplifying the development process.
Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 network, has launched the Azul upgrade, introducing multiproofs and a new client stack to enhance decentralization. This move brings Base closer to full decentralization, improving security and scalability for users.
Coinbase’s Base has launched Base MCP, a tool that lets users connect their Base Account to AI clients like ChatGPT. This allows AI to manage crypto wallets and DeFi apps securely using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
LienFi is turning Florida tax liens into digital tokens on the Base blockchain. This lets investors buy fractional ownership of real estate liens, starting with properties in Florida.
Base Hub highlights three promising AI projects on the Base blockchain. OpenGradient has 13 new models and 2M+ verified inferences, while AntSeedAI has 100+ paying users and 336 services.
Coinbase users can now borrow up to $100,000 using their SOL holdings as collateral. This new service is powered by Morpho and operates on the Base blockchain.