Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 network built by Coinbase, launched 25 new products and integrations in August 2026. Highlights include MXNB, a Mexican peso-pegged stablecoin via Bitso, ZARU, a South African rand-backed stablecoin, and unsecured loans up to $3,000 offered by Credifi. AWS also integrated its AgentCore Payments system leveraging the x402 standard, enabling AI agents to pay for services programmatically. Base’s total value locked now exceeds $5 billion, solidifying its position among the top Ethereum L2s.
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