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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
James Howells pivots from landfill dig to tokenization in lost Bitcoin saga
After failing to retrieve a hard drive with 8,000 BTC, James Howells is turning the lost coins into the basis of a new DeFi project.
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.