First AI-Centered Stablecoin Neobank Launches on Base

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 via Base 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 lending and borrowing activities.

PancakeSwap has introduced new exclusive rewards for users on the Base network. This 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 for liquidity providers Users can access these rewards through [PancakeSwap's platform](https://app.galxe.com/quest/bedrock/GC4XCt6GFE) and earn on top of standard LP yields.

**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 with DCP Foundation - Represents a notable intersection of traditional filmmaking and web3 infrastructure This initiative marks another step in bringing creative industries onchain, following previous Base Camp events that have explored similar intersections of art and blockchain technology.

**Ondo Global Markets has launched tokenized stocks on Base**, bringing traditional equities onchain with significant improvements over legacy markets. **Key features include:** - 24/7 trading availability (vs. traditional 9:30-4:00 market hours) - Near-zero transaction costs - Instant settlement (vs. days in traditional finance) - Global accessibility The platform aims to make stock trading more accessible to billions currently excluded from traditional finance. Tokenized stocks represent real equity positions but operate on blockchain infrastructure, enabling continuous trading and immediate settlement.

**Tuyo**, a new money app built on Base, has introduced a payment card with an unusual twist: **every purchase you make might cost you nothing**. The concept is simple but intriguing - when you swipe the card, there's a chance your transaction will be free. The app markets this as "buy now, pay maybe," turning everyday purchases into a potential lottery. **Key features:** - Built on Base blockchain infrastructure - Payment card with randomized free transactions - Gamifies everyday spending The app represents another step in bringing crypto-native financial products into daily use, though questions remain about the economic model and how the "free" purchases are subsidized. No details have been released about the odds of receiving a free transaction or the mechanics behind the system.