Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 chain Base is live to the public
Coinbase has hyped its new blockchain as a path to mass adoption.
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The global crypto market cap is $1.17 trillion, with a 24-hour volume of $28.99 billion. The price of Bitcoin is $29,400.23, and BTC market dominance is 48.7%. The price of Ethereum is $1,850.16, and ETH market dominance is 18.9%. The best-performing sector is Yield Farming, which gained 7%. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is currently Neutral (53).
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Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 chain Base is live to the public
Coinbase has hyped its new blockchain as a path to mass adoption.
Federal Reserve will require state banks to get written ‘non-objection’ from central bank before engaging with stablecoins
The Fed stated that its approval hinges on the ability of banks to show that they possess the necessary control systems to manage the risks tied to stablecoins.
Nigerian authorities call on government to ban Binance amid Naira crisis
The ABCON President said Binance was the most liquid market, and contributing the struggles of the local currency.
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