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The latest news and press releases from Base Daily News.

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Base6 Oct, 2026

Base Ecosystem Adds 25 New Products and Markets in September

Base builders launched and announced 25 products across DeFi, payments, tokenized assets, trading and prediction markets in September, expanding the network’s onchain financial ecosystem.

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CoinbaseEmma Collins · 6 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin Outlook Brightens as CFTC OKs Coinbase Clearinghouse

Bitcoin gained a fresh policy tailwind as the CFTC approved Coinbase’s own clearinghouse, signaling regulatory progress that could draw more institutional capital. At the same time, SEC custody proposals may let advisors support direct Bitcoin ownership, setting up two parallel rails—ETFs and self-custody—that can grow together.

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BaseJames Walker · 5 Oct, 2026 · 4 min

Base Weekly: Cobalt Upgrade, Tokenized Stocks and New Launches

Base enters the new week with its Cobalt upgrade live, record tokenized-stock activity, new lending and payments products, and 10 teams selected for Base Batches 004.

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BaseEmma Collins · 2 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

Base TVL Hits $6.27B as Ethereum Layer 2 Reaches New High

Base has reached a new all-time high of $6.27 billion in total value locked, according to the latest update from Base. The milestone highlights continued growth in liquidity across the Coinbase-backed Ethereum Layer 2.

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BaseJames Walker · 1 Oct, 2026 · 4 min

Base Cobalt Upgrade Adds New Tools for Tokenized Assets

Base has activated its Cobalt upgrade, adding new B20 controls for tokenized assets and introducing Validity Transactions. The upgrade expands Base’s infrastructure for compliant tokenized finance and conditional onchain transactions.

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CoinbaseEmma Collins · 30 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Former Georgia Banker Charged in $931,500 Coinbase Fraud Case

Former Ameris Bank banker Mercedes Henry faces federal charges after prosecutors alleged she used six customers’ banking information to facilitate about $931,500 in transfers to Coinbase accounts controlled by co-conspirators.

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CoinbaseJames Walker · 30 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Coinbase Teases Pokémon Digital Packs Backed by Real Cards

Coinbase has teased a new product that could let users open Pokémon card packs digitally while the corresponding physical cards remain vaulted. The exchange has not yet revealed pricing, odds, resale details or its underlying technology.

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BaseEmma Collins · 29 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

El Salvador Reportedly Builds Digital Dollar App on Coinbase’s Base

El Salvador is reportedly developing a government-backed application for sending and holding digital dollars on Coinbase’s Base network, marking a new phase in the country’s digital-asset strategy.

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CoinbaseJames Walker · 29 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Coinbase Secures CFTC Approval for Its Own US Derivatives Clearinghouse

Coinbase has received CFTC approval for Coinbase Clearing LLC, giving the exchange its own US derivatives clearing organization for fully collateralized futures, options on futures and swaps.

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DeFiEmma Collins · 28 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Chainlink Launches CCIP 2.0 With Custom Cross-Chain Security Controls

Chainlink has launched CCIP 2.0 with configurable verification options that allow applications to add their own security checks to cross-chain transfers. The upgrade follows the $292 million KelpDAO bridge exploit, which highlighted the risks of relying on a single verifier.

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DeFiJames Walker · 28 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Citi and Coinbase Target Stablecoin Payments for Institutional Clients

Citigroup and Coinbase are developing stablecoin and digital-asset payment capabilities for institutional clients, connecting Citi’s global payments network with Coinbase’s crypto infrastructure.

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DeFiEmma Collins · 28 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Base DeFi TVL Hits $6.2B as Tokenized Stocks Expand Across Aave

Base’s DeFi total value locked reached a record $6.2 billion last week as tokenized stocks expanded across Aave V4. The network also saw new lending, trading, agent and onchain asset launches.

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DeFiEmma Collins · 26 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Coinbase Tokenized Stocks Go Live on Aave V4 on Base

Coinbase Tokenized Stocks are now available on Aave V4 on Base, allowing eligible users to use seven tokenized U.S. stocks as collateral to borrow USDC.

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CoinbaseEmma Collins · 24 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

UK Finance Ends Coinbase Membership After Eligibility Review

UK Finance has ended Coinbase’s membership after reviewing its membership criteria, according to Bloomberg. The decision comes as the UK prepares for a new regulatory framework for cryptoasset firms.

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BaseEmma Collins · 24 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Coinbase Tokenized Stocks See Early Growth in Daily Volume on Base

Coinbase’s tokenized stocks are showing early growth in trading activity on Base, adding momentum to the network’s push to bring traditional equities onchain. The market remains new, but daily volume has climbed rapidly since launch.

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BaseJames Walker · 24 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Base Sets Sept. 30 Date for Cobalt Mainnet Upgrade

Base will activate its Cobalt upgrade on September 30 after completing the Sepolia testnet rollout, marking another major infrastructure update for the Ethereum Layer 2.

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DeFiEmma Collins · 23 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Coinbase Adds Fixed-Rate USDC Loans Backed by Bitcoin

Coinbase has launched fixed-rate USDC loans backed by Bitcoin, giving users a defined borrowing cost and repayment date. The product is powered by Morpho Midnight and settles on Base.

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DeFiEmma Collins · 23 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Chainlink Partners With Infosys to Bring Institutional Finance Onchain

Chainlink has entered a strategic partnership with Infosys to expand institutional access to onchain finance. The collaboration covers CCIP, CRE, ACE, Proof of Reserve, Data Feeds and Data Streams across financial infrastructure serving more than 1.7 billion customer accounts.

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BaseJames Walker · 23 Sept, 2026 · 2 min

Coinbase CEO pushes back on bank-style rules for USDC rewards

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pushed back on Sept. 19 against treating USDC stablecoin rewards like bank-deposit interest, arguing fully reserved stablecoins carry different risks than fractional-reserve banking. The stance intensifies a policy fight over whether crypto reward programs should face bank-style capital and liquidity requirements.

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BaseJames Walker · 22 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Base Global Buildathons Offered 100 ETH in Prizes

Base's Around the World program brought regional buildathons to Africa, India, Southeast Asia and Latin America with 100 ETH in total prizes.

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CoinbaseEmma Collins · 21 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Goldman Sachs Says Coinbase Could Benefit From Tokenized Stocks

Goldman Sachs analysts say Coinbase could benefit from the SEC’s new tokenized-stock framework through custody, tokenization infrastructure and USDC settlement as onchain securities markets develop.

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BaseEmma Collins · 19 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

This Week on Base: Tokenized Stocks, Batches 004 and New Infrastructure

Base saw major growth across stablecoins, tokenized stocks, AI, derivatives and onchain finance this week. Base Batches 004, new applications and upcoming infrastructure upgrades also highlighted the network’s expanding builder ecosystem.

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CoinbaseEmma Collins · 19 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Coinbase Seeks US Approval for Single-Stock Perpetual Futures

Coinbase Derivatives has filed with U.S. regulators to list single-stock perpetual futures, potentially giving U.S. traders 24/5 exposure to individual equities without owning the underlying shares.

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DeFiJames Walker · 19 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Morpho Launches Tokenized Stock Lending on Base

Morpho has launched lending markets on Base for Coinbase’s tokenized stocks, allowing eligible users to borrow USDC against tokenized equity positions.

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CoinbaseEmma Collins · 17 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Coinbase Lowers Advanced Trading Fees for Active Users

Coinbase has lowered trading fees for many active Coinbase Advanced users worldwide, while reducing the volume needed to reach Advanced tiers and expanding VIP qualification options.

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CoinbaseEmma Collins · 17 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Coinbase and Stablecore Expand Digital Asset Access for Banks

Coinbase and Stablecore are partnering to help community and regional banks and credit unions offer digital asset trading, custody and stablecoin payments through existing banking platforms.

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CoinbaseJames Walker · 17 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Coinbase Brings 50x Perps to Base App

Coinbase is expanding the Base App with 50x crypto perpetual futures through Hyperliquid, adding leveraged derivatives to its growing onchain trading platform.

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CoinbaseEmma Collins · 16 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Hits One-Month Low as U.S. Demand Weakens

Bitcoin’s Coinbase Premium Index has fallen to its lowest level in four weeks, pointing to weaker U.S. buying pressure as BTC trades near $75,900 ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September decision.

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CoinbaseEmma Collins · 16 Sept, 2026 · 7 min

Coinbase Deploys AI Security Platform for Continuous Testing

Coinbase has introduced Continuous Adversarial Testing (CAT), an internal platform that uses autonomous AI security agents to continuously test applications, infrastructure and AI systems across its technology estate.

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BaseJames Walker · 16 Sept, 2026 · 6 min

Coinbase Deploys AI Agents for Continuous Security Testing

Coinbase has introduced CAT, an internal AI-powered security platform designed to continuously test its applications, infrastructure, smart-contract integrations and AI systems.