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Base Moves Away from Optimism Stack to Its Own Architecture
Base has announced its shift from the Optimism stack to its own architecture, while Ether.fi is migrating its crypto card to the OP Mainnet.
Elena Volkov2 min - Crypto
Aptos Foundation Proposes Halving APT Emission
The Aptos Foundation has proposed a significant reduction in APT token emissions to enhance deflationary measures and stabilize its tokenomics.
Sarah Chen2 min - Crypto
Ethereum Foundation Unveils Plan for Layer Protection and Network Scaling
The Ethereum Foundation has unveiled its roadmap for 2026, focusing on scaling, user experience, and base layer protection.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
CME Announces 24/7 Trading for Cryptocurrency Products
CME will launch 24/7 trading for cryptocurrency futures and options starting May 29, responding to high demand for risk management in digital assets.
James Park1 min - Crypto
Ethereum Forms Bearish Pennant Targeting $1100
Ethereum's daily chart shows a bearish pennant, indicating a potential drop to $1100 amid declining on-chain activity and transaction volumes.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
OpenAI Launches Benchmark to Assess AI Agents' Ability to Hack Smart Contracts
OpenAI and Paradigm have launched EVMbench, a benchmark for evaluating AI agents' ability to identify and exploit smart contract vulnerabilities.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund Exits Ethereum Company ETHZilla
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund has sold its entire stake in ETHZilla, leading to a significant drop in the company's stock price.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
Binance Captures Half of Spot Market Growth in January
In January, Binance's spot trading volume surged by 12.1%, capturing half of the market's overall growth, while stablecoin reserves also saw significant increases.
Daniel Kim2 min - Crypto
Bitwise CIO: DeFi Could Lift Crypto Market Out of Bear Phase
Bitwise's CIO, Matt Hougan, believes the DeFi sector can help the crypto market recover from its prolonged downturn, highlighting recent developments and trends.
Daniel Kim3 min - Crypto
Pump.fun Changes Reward Model to Favor Traders
Pump.fun has revamped its reward model to prioritize traders over token creators, allowing users to decide on Creator Fees.
Elena Volkov2 min - Crypto
Ethereum's Staking Share Hits Record 50%
Ethereum's staking contract has surpassed 50% of its total supply for the first time, indicating a significant trend in the cryptocurrency's ecosystem.
James Park2 min - Crypto
Vibe Coding via Claude Opus Leads to Moonwell DeFi Project Hack
Moonwell's lending protocol lost $1.78 million due to a misconfigured oracle linked to vibe coding with Claude Opus 4.6, triggering significant liquidations.
Marcus Reid2 min