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Base Switches From OP Stack to Custom Codebase

Base Switches From OP Stack to Custom Codebase

Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2 network, Base, is moving away from Optimism's OP Stack. The network will now operate on a self-managed codebase, marking a significant architectural shift.

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Kraken Acquires Token Management Firm Magna to Bolster Product Suite

Kraken Acquires Token Management Firm Magna to Bolster Product Suite

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has acquired token management platform Magna, enhancing its product offerings ahead of a potential IPO. This strategic move integrates crucial token lifecycle infrastructure into Kraken's ecosystem.

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OpenAI and Paradigm Launch EVMbench to Bolster Smart Contract Security

OpenAI and Paradigm Launch EVMbench to Bolster Smart Contract Security

OpenAI, in collaboration with Paradigm, has introduced EVMbench, a novel tool designed to assess AI's capability in identifying and preventing smart contract vulnerabilities.

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Bitcoin Faces Key Support as Altcoins Show Mixed Signals

Bitcoin Faces Key Support as Altcoins Show Mixed Signals

Bitcoin's price is testing critical support levels between $68,000 and $65,000. A breach below this zone could trigger further declines towards $50,000.

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Canary Capital Unveils First Staked SUI ETF for Regulated Exposure

Canary Capital Unveils First Staked SUI ETF for Regulated Exposure

Canary Capital has launched the first-ever Staked SUI ETF, offering investors a regulated avenue to gain exposure to the Sui Network's staking rewards.

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WLFI Token Surges Amidst High-Profile Crypto Forum Participation

WLFI Token Surges Amidst High-Profile Crypto Forum Participation

The WLFI token experienced a significant 30% price increase following the announcement of its participation in an upcoming Mar-a-Lago crypto forum, underscoring the influence of political engagement on digital asset markets.

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Treasury Bills Identified as Key Bitcoin Price Influencer

Treasury Bills Identified as Key Bitcoin Price Influencer

Recent research from Keyrock suggests that U.S. Treasury bills are the primary force impacting Bitcoin's price, rather than all new money supply.

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SocGen's FORGE Issues Euro Stablecoin on XRP Ledger

SocGen's FORGE Issues Euro Stablecoin on XRP Ledger

Societe Generale's digital asset arm, FORGE, has expanded its EUR CoinVertible stablecoin to the XRP Ledger, marking its third public blockchain integration.

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Bitcoin Holders Absorb Selling Pressure, Traders Eye $52K

Bitcoin Holders Absorb Selling Pressure, Traders Eye $52K

Long-term Bitcoin holders have demonstrated resilience, absorbing recent selling pressure. Meanwhile, traders anticipate a potential price surge towards $52,000 in the near future.

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Zora Protocol Announces Strategic Migration to Solana

Zora Protocol Announces Strategic Migration to Solana

Zora, a prominent NFT infrastructure protocol, is transitioning its core services to the Solana blockchain. This move follows recent developments for the Ethereum-based DAO and the XRPL.

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Coinbase's Base Transitions From OP Stack to Custom Ethereum L2 Architecture

Coinbase's Base Transitions From OP Stack to Custom Ethereum L2 Architecture

Coinbase's Ethereum Layer-2 network, Base, is undergoing a significant technological overhaul, moving away from its initial reliance on Optimism's OP Stack.

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Riot Platforms Stock Surges Amid Activist Investor's AI Data Center Push

Riot Platforms Stock Surges Amid Activist Investor's AI Data Center Push

Riot Platforms' stock experienced a significant rally following a proposal from activist investor Starboard Value to leverage its substantial power capacity for AI data center expansion.

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