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Risc Zero’s 'Boundless' Incentivized Testnet Goes Live
The incentivized testnet, which the team is calling its Mainnet Beta, will let users participate in the network's decentralized marketplace for ZK computation.

Coinbase's Base Sees Over $4B in Outflows Through Cross-Chain Bridges; Ethereum Nets Inflows of $8.5B
Coinbase's Layer 2 solution, Base, has experienced a net outflow of $4.3 billion this year, reversing its previous position as a top performer.

Coinbase Brings Wrapped Cardano, Litecoin to Base With cbADA, cbLTC
The exchange rolled out ERC-20 versions of ADA and LTC that are backed on a 1:1 basis, enabling Cardano and Litecoin holders to tap into Ethereum-style DeFi via its Base network.

Every Fintech Firm Will Run Its Own Blockchain 'in Next Five Years:' Optimism
The logic behind this assertion is straightforward and simple, says OP Labs head of product Sam McIngvale.

Shopify to Enable USDC Payments on Coinbase's Base for Merchants Worldwide
The integration is set to roll out on June 12 to a limited group of early access merchants, with wider availability expected later in the year.

Coinbase’s Base Network Achieves ‘Stage 1’ Status, Reducing Centralization Risk
The move means that Base will now have a security council which will help approve certain network upgrades if needed.

Coinbase Embroiled in Alleged Frontrunning Controversy With ‘Base Is for Everyone’ Token
At least three wallets bought tokens before Base announced the launch on X.

DeFi Game Aavegotchi to Abandon Polygon, Migrate to Coinbase’s Base
The migration aims to improve user experience, marketplace access, onboarding and comes amid sharp drops in user activity and total value locked on Polygon.

Coinbase Sold 12,652 ETH in the Fourth Quarter, Standard Chartered Says
Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick said Base’s profits led to Ethereum sales rather than long-term accumulation, a claim dismissed by the crypto exchange.

Coinbase Acquires Iron Fish Team to Boost Privacy on Base
The Iron Fish blockchain will continue to operate independently, and its CEO will continue serving on the Iron Fish Foundation's board.

