Coinbase Bridges Wall Street and Web3 with Launch of Tokenized US Stocks on Base Network
August 24, 2026
Coinbase has launched tokenized versions of Nvidia, Apple, Meta, and Alphabet stocks on its Base Layer-2 network, offering international investors 24/7 trading and self-custody.
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Bitcoin Flirts With $80,000 Milestone as Altcoin Rally Cools
August 24, 2026
Bitcoin came within one cent of the $80,000 milestone before pulling back on Monday, while altcoins surrendered recent weekend gains, driving down total crypto market capitalization despite Bitcoin's multi-day rally.
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Eric Trump Dismisses Rumors of New Crypto Launch as PolitiFi Tokens Surge
August 23, 2026
Eric Trump debunked rumors of a new Trump-backed cryptocurrency launch, labeling claims fraudulent as associated PolitiFi tokens TRUMP and MELANIA surged in price.
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The Sandbox Resolves Cross-Chain Bridge Exploitation Involving Base and BNB Chains
August 22, 2026
The Sandbox has contained a cross-chain bridge exploit that allowed unauthorized minting of unbacked SAND on Base and BSC, prompting South Korean exchanges to halt transfers.
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Bitcoin Surges 22% in Strongest Weekly Rally Since 2024 Following White House Crypto Push
August 22, 2026
Bitcoin recorded a dramatic 22.6% gain over seven days—its strongest weekly rally since late 2024—after President Donald Trump urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act following a White House summit with crypto leaders.
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Solana Reduces Mainnet Slot Time to 350ms, Taking Major Step Toward 200ms Target
August 22, 2026
Solana has lowered its mainnet slot time from 400 to 350 milliseconds, marking its first speed increase since launch as the network embarks on a path toward 200ms slots.
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Federal Judge Denies Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Request to Move Justin Sun Claims to Arbitration
August 22, 2026
A federal judge in San Francisco ruled that TRON founder Justin Sun's individual claims against Trump-backed World Liberty Financial will stay in open court, rejecting a request for total private arbitration.
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MANTRA Halts Layer 1 Blockchain Following Vulnerability in Cosmos EVM Module
August 21, 2026
Dubai-licensed Layer 1 network MANTRA froze block production following a security incident in its Cosmos EVM module. Developers contained the threat with no user funds affected.
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Illuvium Implements Salary Cuts to Extend Operational Runway Past 2027
August 21, 2026
Ethereum gaming studio Illuvium has reduced team wages to extend its financial runway past August 2027, refocusing development bandwidth on its flagship Overworld MMORPG.
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Circle Targets September 16 for Arc Public Mainnet Launch
August 21, 2026
Circle has announced September 16 as the official target for its Arc public mainnet launch, bringing an enterprise-grade, permissioned-validator blockchain network to the broader digital finance ecosystem.
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