Base Chain Speed Improvements

Bitso has chosen Base as the blockchain for MXNB, a Mexican peso-backed stablecoin issued by Juno. This marks Base's expansion into international stablecoin infrastructure. **Key Details:** - MXNB is designed to support cross-border payments in Latin America - The stablecoin was previously launched on Arbitrum in March 2025 - Base was selected for its focus on international stablecoin support Local-currency stablecoins aim to improve financial inclusion by providing faster, lower-cost alternatives to traditional payment rails in emerging markets.

**Base MCP** has integrated with **Perplexity AI**, enabling users to research tokens and prepare swaps through AI-powered assistance. **Key features:** - Research any token using Perplexity's AI - Set entry points for trades - Base MCP prepares swaps for user approval - Works alongside Base MCP's existing capabilities **KyberSwap integration** also launched on Base MCP, allowing AI assistants to: - Access DeFi protocols - Execute optimized swap routes via KyberSwap DEX Aggregator - Build unsigned calldata and ready-to-sign transactions This integration brings AI-assisted trading tools to Base users, combining research and execution in a streamlined workflow.

Coinbase has reached billions in both borrowed funds and collateral through its onchain lending platform, powered by Morpho Labs on Base infrastructure. **Key Metrics:** - Billions in total loans originated - Billions in collateral locked - All transactions processed onchain This milestone follows Coinbase's achievement of $1 billion in onchain loans using BTC as collateral in October 2025. The platform has since expanded loan limits to $5M in USDC against bitcoin holdings. The growth demonstrates increasing adoption of onchain financial infrastructure for institutional-grade lending services.

**PancakeSwap** is rolling out exclusive rewards for users on the **Base network**. The announcement follows previous incentive programs on Base, including: - uniBTC pools offering up to **44% APR** through Brevis's Incentra - Additional rewards via the **Second Base campaign** - Extra LP yield bonuses for participants Users can access these rewards through [Galxe's campaign portal](https://app.galxe.com/quest/bedrock/GC4XCt6GFE). The move strengthens Base's position as a competitive DeFi destination, with major protocols offering network-specific incentives to attract liquidity providers.

**Sofia Coppola partners with DCP Foundation to launch a short film award on Base** The acclaimed filmmaker has brought her short film award initiative to the Base blockchain in collaboration with DCP Foundation. The award is now live and accessible on the network. **Key details:** - Award launched on Base blockchain - Partnership between Sofia Coppola and DCP Foundation - Platform now accepting submissions or entries This marks another cultural institution embracing blockchain technology for creative initiatives. The move brings traditional filmmaking recognition into the onchain space, potentially opening new avenues for independent filmmakers to showcase their work.