11 stories about Web3 from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Aug 23, 2026.
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.
The Ethereum Foundation's Trillion Dollar Security initiative has awarded a grant to the Freedom of the Press Foundation to develop WEBCAT, a tool that helps browsers verify website code integrity. The grant amount was not disclosed.
Safe, a programmable smart wallet provider, processed nearly 130 million transactions in Q2 2026, ending the quarter with over 63 million accounts created. This marks a significant milestone in the adoption of programmable smart wallets.
SecondFi is closing its doors after hackers stole $2.4 million in ADA due to a vulnerability in its transaction signing software. The breach allowed attackers to derive private keys from blockchain data, highlighting critical security risks in Web3.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin "vibe-coded" an anonymous billboard demo on Aztec with onchain moderation, a censor role, and a local LLM flagging daemon.
Galactiator, known as G.W. Jackston, has revealed a new Web3 project called Stellar Horizon. The project aims to bridge the gap between traditional gaming and blockchain technology, with a focus on user-owned digital assets.
Apple Wallet now supports Ethereum Name Service (ENS) usernames, making it easier to send and receive crypto. This integration simplifies crypto transactions by replacing long wallet addresses with human-readable names like 'alice.eth'.
Ledger's CTO warns that the EU's MiCA regulations are imposing steep compliance costs, stifling innovation for small crypto startups. The financial barriers are making it difficult for early-stage companies to survive in Europe's crypto market.
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.
Influence360 has launched a new platform for Web3 influencer marketing, focusing on trust, data, and global execution. The platform aims to provide real attribution for influencer campaigns, addressing a key challenge in the industry.
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