iAero Protocol, a liquid staking solution built on Coinbase’s Base network, has launched a dual-pronged initiative to enhance user utility and reward loyalty. The protocol announced the launch of Token Sweeper, a multi-network batch swap application, alongside Season 1, a six-month campaign that will distribute 5% of the LIQ token supply to iAERO stakers. This move aims to streamline DeFi portfolio management while deepening incentives for participants in its model, which offers an alternative to capital-locking vote-escrowed systems by providing liquid exposure to Aerodrome’s yield streams.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekCoinbase Expands DeFi Mullet DEX Platform to Brazil
Coinbase is expanding its decentralized exchange platform ‘DeFi Mullet’ to Brazil, just six weeks after its US launch, marking a significant step in the company’s global DeFi accessibility strategy. The move provides Brazilian users with access to over 10,000 tokens directly within the familiar Coinbase app interface, powered by the company’s Ethereum layer 2 network Base. This expansion represents a calculated effort to simplify decentralized finance for mainstream crypto traders in one of Latin America’s most promising cryptocurrency markets.
about Coinbase Expands DeFi Mullet DEX Platform to BrazilCrypto Slumps After Fed Rate Cut, Trump-Xi Meeting
Major cryptocurrencies faced significant selling pressure Wednesday as the Federal Reserve’s mixed signals on future rate cuts rattled investors. Bitcoin and Ethereum both fell 3% following the central bank’s decision to cut rates by 25 basis points while indicating that further reductions in 2025 are far from certain. The market downturn coincided with growing institutional interest in blockchain infrastructure and escalating regulatory tensions over cryptocurrency inclusion in retirement accounts.
about Crypto Slumps After Fed Rate Cut, Trump-Xi MeetingCoinbase Integrates DEX Trading via Base, Expands Token Access
Coinbase has integrated decentralized exchange (DEX) trading into its app through the Base network, enabling users to trade millions of tokens beyond its current 300 listed assets. The feature, available to select US customers (excluding New York), leverages protocols like Aerodrome and Uniswap while abstracting complexities via a built-in self-custody wallet and sponsored network fees. Base recorded the fourth-largest spot monthly volume in July ($41B+), and Coinbase plans to expand DEX support to other networks like Solana and beyond the US. The move aims to democratize access for Base builders and enhance on-chain trading transparency, though Coinbase will block flagged tokens. Jesse Pollak, Base’s creator, hailed the update as a step toward inclusivity in crypto trading.
about Coinbase Integrates DEX Trading via Base, Expands Token AccessEtherex DEX Launches on Linea with Full User Alignment
Etherex, a newly launched decentralized exchange on Ethereum layer-2 Linea, is designed to fulfill Ethereum’s original vision of a fully user-aligned DEX. Unlike traditional DEXs, Etherex operates as a ‘metaDEX,’ solving the DEX trilemma by ensuring 100% of fees and incentives go to token holders, with no insider unlocks or value extraction. The platform aims to become the central hub for ETH capital on Linea, offering sustainable yield and infrastructure for swapping and earning, rather than speculation. With the upcoming LINEA token generation event, Etherex expects a surge in liquidity, positioning itself as the go-to platform for institutions and large ETH holders seeking superior returns.
about Etherex DEX Launches on Linea with Full User AlignmentGrayscale’s Q3 2025 Top 20 Crypto: AVAX, Morpho In, XRP Out
Grayscale’s latest Top 20 crypto list for Q3 2025 introduces Avalanche (AVAX) and DeFi lending protocol Morpho, replacing Optimism and Lido DAO. The firm highlights AVAX’s growth in transaction volumes, driven by blockchain gaming and stablecoin adoption, while Morpho’s inclusion follows its rapid expansion to over $4 billion in TVL and $100M in annualized fees. High-profile assets like XRP and Cardano were excluded due to underperformance despite ecosystem developments. Grayscale’s methodology favors fundamentals and network activity over market capitalization, signaling a shift toward sustainable on-chain traction. The list features a mix of established tokens (Bitcoin, Ethereum) and emerging DeFi protocols (Aave, Uniswap, Bittensor).
about Grayscale's Q3 2025 Top 20 Crypto: AVAX, Morpho In, XRP OutDEX Trading Hits $500B Monthly as PancakeSwap Dominates
Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) have seen unprecedented growth, with monthly trading volume exceeding $513.5 billion, driven largely by PancakeSwap’s dominance. The platform captured 62.8% of the market, while Uniswap trailed at 26.3%, reflecting a broader trend toward BNB Smart Chain due to its low fees and high throughput. Ethereum’s share of DEX volume has dwindled to 13.3%, raising concerns about its long-term role in DeFi. Despite the surge in trading addresses, actual user engagement remains concentrated among advanced traders. The DEX market’s reliance on just two platforms poses risks, and the upcoming Uniswap v4 release could reshape the landscape.
about DEX Trading Hits $500B Monthly as PancakeSwap DominatesAltcoins Set for Robust Summer Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Market analyst VirtualBacon highlights a potential surge in altcoin activity this summer, driven by AI-focused Layer-1 projects like Sahara Labs and Sentient AGI, as well as high-risk, high-reward AI memecoins such as IRIS. Stablecoins are gaining macroeconomic importance, with Tether now a top US Treasuries holder, and projects like USD1 by World Liberty Financial poised for major DeFi impact. Liquidity is shifting to platforms like BlackholeDex and Saros DLMM, while Ethereum consolidates above $2,500 after recent volatility.
about Altcoins Set for Robust Summer Amid Geopolitical TensionsCoinbase’s Base: Ethereum Layer-2 Network Explained
Coinbase’s Base is an Ethereum layer-2 network designed to scale the cryptoeconomy by offering faster, cheaper transactions through optimistic rollups. Launched in 2023, Base supports decentralized apps (dApps) across DeFi, gaming, and consumer applications, with over $2.8 billion in total-value-locked (TVL). Unlike competitors, Base has no native token, relying instead on Ethereum for gas fees. The network aims to onboard 25 million users and $100 billion in assets by 2025, focusing on developer experience and AI integration. Base is already a top layer-2 network, ranking fifth in daily active addresses among all blockchains.
about Coinbase's Base: Ethereum Layer-2 Network ExplainedAerodrome Suspends Contributors Over VVV Token Airdrop Insider Trading Allegations
Aerodrome has suspended two contributors amid allegations of insider trading related to the VVV token airdrop. The decision highlights ongoing concerns about market integrity and the need for transparency in cryptocurrency transactions.
about Aerodrome Suspends Contributors Over VVV Token Airdrop Insider Trading AllegationsBase Achieves Record Growth Amid Competition with Solana in Crypto Space
Base, Coinbase’s L2 network, has achieved significant growth, with daily active addresses soaring to three million and transactions reaching 13.4 million, driven by the popularity of AI-related tokens from the Virtuals protocol. However, these figures still lag behind Solana, which boasts over five million daily addresses and 56.8 million transactions. Tensions between the Base and Solana communities have escalated, particularly after Base’s creator sought to attract Solana traders, prompting criticism from industry figures.
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