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Base sets June 25 mainnet date for Beryl upgrade and B20 native token standard
Base’s Beryl upgrade activates on mainnet June 25, adds the B20 native token standard, and cuts withdrawal delays to 5 days.
Coinbase’s “Everything Exchange” adds tokenized stocks, pre-IPO perps, and AI portfolio agents
Coinbase’s Everything Exchange plans tokenized stocks, pre-IPO perpetuals, expanded prediction markets, and AI portfolio tools under one account.
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stablecoinsBitcoin holds above $65K as CLARITY Act talks and Fed decision lift crypto sentiment
Bitcoin stayed above $65K and ETH held near $1,795 as traders eyed US CLARITY Act odds and the Federal Reserve.
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In-depth
World Chain bridge TVL jumps 32.9% in a week while WLD climbs over 50%
World Chain’s canonical bridge TVL jumped 32.87% to about $602M in a week as WLD rose over 50%, according to DefiLlama data via The Defiant.
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layer-1Matter Labs cuts staff and throws its weight behind institutional privacy platform Prividium
Matter Labs cut staff and says it will devote the whole organization to Prividium, its institutional on-chain privacy platform begun in 2024.
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layer-1Blockchain iGaming swings to speed and verifiable infrastructure, not just crypto deposits
NewsData.io says 2026 iGaming leans on blockchain for instant deposits, Layer-2 speed like Lightning, and verifiable software claims.
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stablecoinsMost of Ripple’s RLUSD supply sits on Ethereum, not XRPL
RLUSD launched with an NYDFS license, but Ethereum has hosted most of its supply and DeFi activity, even as XRPL share rose.
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layer-1Arbitrum and Base dominate Ethereum L2 TVL, holding 77% of the ecosystem—L2BEAT data shows
Arbitrum One and Base control about 77% of Ethereum’s Layer-2 TVL, with L2BEAT reporting ~$16.9B and ~$12.8B respectively.
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stablecoinsRipple pitches AI agents paying in XRP and RLUSD, but early x402 activity still lives on Base and Solana
Ripple’s XRPL AI Starter Kit targets AI agent payments in XRP and RLUSD, but early x402 activity clustered on Base and Solana.
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layer-1M Group clients show up in Fortune’s first Crypto 100 and Crypto Innovators lists
Fortune’s inaugural Crypto 100 and Crypto Innovators rankings include six M Group clients, including Coinbase, CoinShares, Arbitrum, Alchemy, Sui and Monad.
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layer-1Bitcoin steadies above $63,000 as US inflation data and crypto tax bill debate nudge risk assets
Bitcoin trades above $63,000 as US inflation data and debate over a proposed crypto tax bill support a broader crypto rebound.
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Archive
Bitcoin, ETH, XRP, DOGE rise after Trump Iran strike pause, but derivatives show nerves
Bitcoin, ETH, XRP and DOGE rose with stocks after Trump called off “scheduled” Iran strikes, while liquidations and “Extreme Fear” linger.
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LG Electronics builds a custom Arbitrum layer-2 for a blockchain ad platform
LG Electronics built a custom Arbitrum layer-2 network for a blockchain-based ad platform launching this year, Decrypt reports.
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LG Electronics taps Arbitrum to build its own blockchain for buying and selling ads
LG Electronics partnered with Arbitrum to develop its own blockchain aimed at placing and selling advertisements.
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LG Electronics launches blockchain ads platform with Arbitrum support
LG Electronics built a blockchain-based advertising platform with help from Arbitrum, according to CoinDesk. The key question is what goes onchain and why.
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LG and Arbitrum team up on a blockchain ad buying test for the $679B market
LG is building a blockchain-focused ad buying system with Arbitrum, targeting the $679B ad market and joining a broader push for company-led blockchains.
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LG Electronics pilots an on-chain ad network on its Arbitrum-derived Layer 2
LG Electronics is building a blockchain advertising network on an Arbitrum-derived Layer 2, Fortune reports, and says it’s only a pilot.
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Arbitrum token rises after LG Electronics backs a new Arbitrum-based blockchain for digital ads
LG Electronics says it is building an Arbitrum-based blockchain for placing, buying, selling, and managing digital ads. ARB rose about 5% on the news.
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Botanix to shut its Bitcoin layer-2 in July, citing weak DeFi demand
Botanix asked users to withdraw and said it will shut down its Bitcoin layer-2 network in July, citing lack of DeFi demand.
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Curve’s Llamalend v2 adds more collateral and introduces LlamaRisk for Optimism
Llamalend v2 launches on Optimism with multiple collateral and borrow markets beyond crvUSD and adds LlamaRisk to curate new markets.
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Bitcoin Layer 2 Botanix shuts down after weak fee revenue, urges withdrawals by July 9
Botanix, a Bitcoin Layer 2, will wind down after weak fee revenue and urged users to withdraw assets by July 9.
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Hyperliquid and Paradigm warn Treasury: GENIUS stablecoin rule could overreach into secondary markets
Hyperliquid Policy Center and Paradigm urge FinCEN and OFAC to narrow a GENIUS Act stablecoin rule so PPSIs aren’t forced into secondary-market diligence or validator-like duties.
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SHIB after a 65% yearly drop: burn rate falls, Shibarium activity stalls, RSI hints at a rebound
SHIB is down 65% YoY with trading volume and burn activity both sliding, while Shibarium’s post-exploit usage remains weak.
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Humanity Protocol exploit drains $30M, H token reportedly falls ~90%
Coinpedia reports Humanity Protocol’s wallet keys were compromised, draining over $30M and sending the H token down nearly 90%.
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Starknet rolls out STRK20, a note-based privacy layer for ERC-20 shields and private transfers
Starknet launched STRK20, a note-based privacy layer for ERC-20 on its Ethereum L2, enabling shielded balances, private transfers, and swaps in the first phase.
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Second launches Bark on Bitcoin mainnet via Ark, aiming to make self-custodial payments feel simple
Second launches Bark on Bitcoin mainnet using the Ark protocol to share UTXOs and enable self-custodial payments without Lightning channels or liquidity pre-allocation.
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Ethereum layer-2 consolidation: Base and Arbitrum pull TVL as smaller rollups stall
Base and Arbitrum lead Ethereum DeFi TVL as smaller rollups lose deposits and user demand, according to NewsData.io.
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US banks plan tokenized deposit network via The Clearing House, targeting launch in H1 2027
The Clearing House says US banks plan a tokenized deposit network using blockchain-linked settlement, targeting H1 2027 and facing cautious stablecoin sentiment.
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Travala pilots AI hotel bookings with USDC on Base, with user approval
Travala says AI agents can search and book hotels with USDC on Base, while travelers still approve final payment.
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ZachXBT flags Rain Protocol links, manipulation claims and Kraken due diligence after Kraken rating cut
ZachXBT alleges Rain Protocol has suspicious wallet overlap, manipulation signals, and valuation mismatches, while cutting Kraken to B-tier for listing and disclosure issues.
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Plutus Trade Base adds flexible prop trading plans for forex and crypto
Plutus Trade Base says it is launching more flexible prop trading plans with transparent rules and structured payouts for forex and crypto.
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RLUSD expands beyond XRP Ledger and Ethereum via Wormhole NTT standard
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is now available on Base, Ink, Optimism, and Unichain after integrating with Wormhole’s NTT standard.
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CryptoQuant CEO: Bitcoin’s “great wealth transfer” could power the next rally
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju argues Bitcoin’s sell pressure is a supply transfer to US institutions and ETFs, not cycle exhaustion.
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Bitcoin hovers near $65K as US ETF outflows and macro jitters keep traders cautious
Bitcoin hovers near $65,900 as US Bitcoin ETF outflows and macro fears keep crypto prices weak. Solana ranges $71–$73, XRP near $1.20.
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Vitalik tweaks Ethereum Foundation priorities as traders test ETH momentum
Vitalik resets Ethereum Foundation priorities. Traders ask if ETH can regain momentum as Ethereum keeps powering DeFi, staking, stablecoins, tokenization, NFTs, and Layer 2.
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Base ships MCP tool that lets AI agents move and check funds in crypto wallets
Base launched MCP-TTOL, a new tool that lets AI agents connect to wallets to transfer funds, swap tokens, check balances, and review transactions.
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Cash App expands USDC transfers to Solana, Ethereum, Polygon and Arbitrum, but keeps its BTC focus
Cash App adds USDC transfers on Solana, Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum, while executives reiterate a bitcoin-first stance.
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Cathie Wood keeps ARK’s Bitcoin base case at ~$750,000 by 2030, citing generational shift and scarcity
Cathie Wood reaffirmed ARK’s Bitcoin base case of about $750,000 by 2030 and a $1,250,000 bull case, citing scarcity, low gold correlation, and institutional adoption.
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Base activates Azul upgrade on mainnet, moves a step toward Stage 2 decentralization
Base activated the Azul upgrade on mainnet this month, its first independent protocol upgrade, after testing on Sepolia in April.
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Arbitrum Foundation asks for ~$45M funding, delegates push back over DAO revenue mismatch
Arbitrum Foundation seeks about $45M in a first vote as delegates argue the ask exceeds DAO revenue for token holders.
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