Base Launches Batches 004 Initiative, Offering Up to $100,000 to Support Early-Stage Web3 Startups
September 10, 2026
Base has launched its Batches 004 initiative, offering early-stage Web3 startups up to $100,000 in funding alongside engineering and strategic mentorship on Coinbase's Layer 2 network.
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Hunter Biden LAPTOP Memecoin Crashes 99% Within Three Hours of Launch, Paralleling TRUMP Token Valuation
September 10, 2026
Hunter Biden's LAPTOP memecoin plummeted 99% within three hours of its launch on Base, yet its total valuation remains closely matched with the official TRUMP token.
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Arbitrum Governance Watchdog Moves to Permanently Blacklist Three DeFi Grant Recipients
September 10, 2026
Arbitrum's oversight committee has proposed permanent bans for three DeFi projects—Good Entry, Limitless, and APX Finance—over allegations of grant fund misuse during legacy incentive rounds.
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Onchain Data Links $2.08 Million LAPTOP Token Sale to Wintermute-Tagged Wallet
September 10, 2026
An onchain report from Lookonchain revealed $2.08 million in LAPTOP token sales tied to a Wintermute-tagged wallet, stirring concern among holders after team allocation transfers and a 98% early price drop.
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Pump.fun Introduces Custom Pairs to Enable Token Pricing via Tokenized Stocks and Commodities
September 10, 2026
Solana launchpad Pump.fun has launched Custom Pairs, permitting creators to pair newly issued tokens with tokenized equities like Nvidia and Tesla, metals, and wrapped crypto assets.
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Morpho Brings Midnight Fixed-Rate Lending to Ethereum Mainnet
September 9, 2026
Morpho has deployed its Midnight fixed-rate lending protocol on Ethereum, introducing predictable USDC borrowing backed by WBTC and cbBTC while waiting on DAO approval to access $5 billion in vault capital.
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Harmony Network Proposes Mainnet Sunset and Ethereum Migration for AI Video Pivot
September 9, 2026
Harmony has proposed sunsetting its Layer-1 mainnet after seven years, migrating the ONE token to Ethereum, and redirecting token emissions toward an AI video economy. Users are urged to exit smart contracts before September 10.
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Tokenized Stock Trading Crosses $1 Billion Mark During Holiday Weekend Market Shutdown
September 9, 2026
Tokenized stock trading surpassed $1 billion over the Labor Day weekend, demonstrating a major shift toward 24/7 global financial markets while traditional exchanges were closed.
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Compound Protocol Expands Institutional Reach with Exclusive Whitelisted Lending Market
September 8, 2026
Compound Foundation has launched an institutional-only lending market featuring USDC loans backed by ETH, wstETH, WBTC, and cbBTC with up to 87% LTV ratios. The oversubscribed market marks a major step in bridging DeFi with regulated capital.
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Beyond Code Audits: Why Crypto Platforms Have Lost $3.63 Billion to Cyberattacks
September 8, 2026
Despite conducting third-party security audits, digital asset platforms have suffered over $3.63 billion in cyberattack losses. Industry experts reveal why static audits fall short and how Web3 security is evolving.
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