
Coinbase's Base Blockchain Experiences Two-Hour Outage Due to Consensus Issue
Coinbase's Base blockchain suffered a two-hour outage on Thursday due to a consensus problem, temporarily halting network operations.
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Coinbase's Base blockchain suffered a two-hour outage on Thursday due to a consensus problem, temporarily halting network operations.

Ethereum treasury management firm Sharplink has resumed purchasing ETH after an eight-month hiatus, coinciding with the token hitting a new 2026 low.

Investment firm Sharplink resumed buying Ether after an 8-month pause, coinciding with ETH hitting a 2026 low, signaling potential strategic accumulation.

Coinbase's Base blockchain, a major Ethereum layer-2 network, experienced a two-hour outage that temporarily halted transaction processing.

Ethereum experienced a significant week with the launch of EthLabs and layoffs at the Ethereum Foundation, leading to bullish sentiment among some crypto figures.

The Ethereum community is grappling with a contentious proposal to tax staking rewards as an alternative funding model gains traction.

The Ethereum Foundation is implementing a significant 40% budget cut and 20% staff reduction, following multiple senior resignations since January.

The Ethereum Foundation has cut 20% of its staff following significant leadership upheaval, raising questions about the organization's future direction.

The Ethereum Foundation laid off 54 employees and plans a 40% budget cut, as stated by Vitalik Buterin, amidst a new organizational structure.

A new nonprofit, Ethlabs, backed by Bitmine, Sharplink, and Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin, aims to prepare the Ethereum network for institutional demand.

A new Ethereum research hub, Ethlabs, has been established with backing from SharpLink, Bitmine, and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin.

Hsiao-Wei Wang, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation, is stepping down, prompting renewed discussions about the organization's leadership.

Bitmine, the largest Ethereum treasury firm, has added $92 million in ETH, pursuing its goal to own 5% of the total supply.

A new Ethereum governance proposal could allow validators to redirect up to 10% of their staking rewards to fund critical ecosystem projects.

A former Ethereum contributor warns of potential funding challenges for core development as the Ethereum Foundation adjusts spending and sees key leadership departures.

Ether is facing significant bearish pressure as exchange inflows, slumping demand, and a 31% drop in futures open interest signal a potential selling wave.

Co-Executive Director Hsiao-Wei Wang has departed the Ethereum Foundation, marking another significant leadership change for the organization.

Hsiao-Wei Wang, a co-executive director at the Ethereum Foundation, has stepped down, marking another significant leadership transition.

Ethereum's next major upgrade, Glamsterdam, has entered its final development stage with internal testing now underway, marking a key milestone.

BitMine has strategically increased its Ethereum holdings to almost 5% of the total circulating supply, accumulating during a market downturn and generating staking yield.

BitMine has significantly increased its Ethereum holdings to nearly 5% of the total supply, actively generating yield through staking amidst market challenges.

BitMine Immersion Technologies has significantly increased its Ethereum treasury with a $139 million acquisition, pushing its total holdings past $10 billion.

Ethereum is proactively developing a cost-effective solution to secure accounts against future quantum computer threats, with an estimated cost of just 7 cents per account.

Financial institutions are reportedly transitioning from experimental phases to deeper integration within the Ethereum ecosystem, signaling a pivotal shift in institutional crypto adoption.