Base app launches worldwide today, now live across 140+ countries
Base said on Dec. 18 that the Base App is officially open to users in more than 140 countries, pitching the product as an “everything app”
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Nicholet R.
Passionate writer and blockchain enthusiast, she covers the latest developments in the cryptocurrency world with clarity and depth. At Crypto Economy, she focuses on delivering accurate, engaging, and accessible content for readers eager to stay informed about Bitcoin, DeFi, NFTs, and the constantly evolving crypto ecosystem.
MSCI proposal flags index risk for crypto treasury firms
George Mekhail said that an MSCI proposal known as the “50% DAT exclusion rule” could have meaningful implications for digital-asset-treasury companies, pointing readers to a detailed
Crypto ETF Boom Ahead: More Than 100 Launches Expected in the3 U.S. by 2026
TL;DR Bitwise expects more than 100 U.S. crypto-linked ETF launches in 2026, enabled by October 2025 generic SEC listing standards. The roadmap runs from Bitcoin’s 2009
Bitcoin Price Outlook: Lightning Network Capacity Surges as OG Investors Sell Into Support
TL;DR: Lightning capacity hit a record, tracked publicly near 5,606 BTC and about 5,637 BTC on Amboss, even as bitcoin held a key weekly support zone.
Quantum Computing Emerges as Real Risk for Bitcoin Holders
TL;DR Edwards warned quantum risk could become critical by 2028 and urged proactive planning, testing, and communication. He said a quantum-resistant patch may need deployment by
Aave Founder Unveils 2026 Blueprint as Lender Sharpens Post-SEC Expansion Strategy
TL;DR: Aave’s 2026 blueprint frames the protocol as scale-first infrastructure, pairing long-term architecture and distribution with a personal $9.8M AAVE buy globally. Aave V4’s Hub and
Warren presses DOJ, Treasury over DeFi risks and PancakeSwap
Sen. Elizabeth Warren sent a letter Monday to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi asking whether their departments are investigating national security
SEC Reexamines BlackRock’s Bid for Bitcoin Income ETF
TL;DR: SEC reopened formal proceedings on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF after Nasdaq’s listing request faced delays, with a Dec. 31 decision deadline. The fund
Fear and liquidity squeeze signal crypto market slowdown
CryptoQuant said in a Quicktake published on Dec. 17 that the crypto market has entered a “slowdown phase” as fear rises and liquidity contracts.
Bhutan Bets on Bitcoin, Allocates $1B to Build World’s First ‘Mindfulness City’
TL;DR (70 words) Bhutan earmarked up to 10,000 BTC, about $1 billion, to finance Gelephu Mindfulness City without selling reserves. Funding will rely on lending, yield
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