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Coinbase Base Hits $50B TVL — Now Among the Top Three Layer-2 Networks
Base, the Ethereum Layer-2 network incubated by Coinbase, crossed $50 billion in total value locked, entering the top three L2s by TVL alongside Arbitrum and OP Mainnet. We break down what drove the milestone.
Hut 8 and CleanSpark Break Records With AI-Mining Hybrid Model
Hut 8 and CleanSpark both reported record quarterly earnings by blending traditional Bitcoin mining with AI cloud computing. The hybrid model is redefining what a public mining company looks like in 2026.
ETH Spot ETF Inflows Beat Bitcoin for the First Time in a Single Week
US-listed Ethereum spot ETFs recorded net inflows that exceeded Bitcoin ETF flows in a single weekly period for the first time since launch — a potential inflection point for institutional capital rotation into ETH.
Coinbase International Expands Derivatives Access to 80 Countries
Coinbase International Exchange has extended regulated derivatives trading to 80 countries, making it the broadest-reach compliant crypto derivatives venue in the world and intensifying competition with Binance and Bybit.
BlackRock BUIDL Launches on Solana — Multi-Chain RWA Strategy Expands
BlackRock's tokenized money-market fund BUIDL has expanded to Solana, marking a decisive institutional endorsement of high-throughput blockchains for real-world asset tokenization and broadening on-chain Treasury access.
Solana Firedancer Goes Mainnet: TPS Benchmarks Exceed 1 Million
Jump Crypto's Firedancer validator client launches on Solana mainnet, posting over 1 million TPS in benchmarks. Analysis of real-world throughput gains, network security improvements, and what ultra-high TPS unlocks for DeFi and DePIN.
Ledger Nano S Plus Is Discontinued — Nano X3 Pro Takes Its Place
Ledger has officially discontinued the Nano S Plus and launched the Nano X3 Pro as its new mid-range hardware wallet. We compare specs, pricing, and security upgrades to help you decide if an upgrade makes sense.
AI Crypto Tokens in Q1 2026: Bittensor Leads, Worldcoin Slows
As Q1 2026 closes, AI-focused crypto tokens show divergent trajectories. Bittensor TAO rallies on dTAO subnet explosion, while Worldcoin faces regulatory headwinds. Render, Fetch.AI, and NEAR gain ground on real utility metrics.
Lido stETH Market Cap Crosses $50B — Liquid Staking Dominance Debate Reignites
Lido Finance's stETH token surpassed a $50 billion market cap for the first time, controlling over 30% of all staked ETH. Critics warn of single-protocol concentration risk; Lido defenders point to decentralised operator sets.