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According to official news, Kaito announced the launch of Kaito Katalyst, a new reward layer aimed at creator activities, where project parties can pay based on the actual results brought by creators. This mechanism is based on Kaito's latest intelligence infrastructure and supports the distribution of rewards through various flexible criteria such as mind share, clicks, registrations, deposits, and platform activities. The underlying support comes from Kaito's data protocol with X, Brevis_zk's verification architecture, and its self-built attribution infrastructure.In the past two months, Kaito has conducted pilot tests in multiple companies across AI laboratories, consumer-grade AI applications, smart hardware companies, as well as in the cryptocurrency and financial sectors, with some projects set to launch soon. For TGE projects, Kaito has also introduced a dedicated format with no service fees: project parties must provide both a refundable deposit and a reward pool to ensure that creators are aware that funds are in place before the release. Each activity will announce the token distribution pool and attribution terms in advance, allowing creators to clearly understand the content and timing of their earnings.Under this mechanism, 80% of the token pool is allocated to creators who deliver actual results, while the remaining 20% is distributed to KAITO stakers and holders of YT-sKAITO on Pendle. Long-term holders and Yapybara holders can receive additional multiplier rewards. Kaito stated that this structure continues the Stakedrop mechanism that has been in operation since 2025, bringing approximately 136% annualized returns to the entire Kaito ecosystem. This model is also applicable to tokenized equity projects willing to use tokens or equity to accelerate growth.

The Ethereum Foundation stated on platform X that pcaversaccio (pc) has joined the board of the Ethereum Foundation. pc is a long-term contributor to the Ethereum ecosystem, co-founder and head of SEAL 911, and previously a member of the EF Silviculture Society, which provides informal advice to EF with the aim of maintaining core values such as anti-censorship, open source, privacy, and security.pc has joined the board on a voluntary basis for a term of one year. pcaversaccio authored the "Ethereum Cypherpunk Manifesto" (2024, adapted from Eric Hughes' "Cypherpunk Manifesto") and "Ethereum Privacy: The Path to Autonomy" (2025), and has promoted the development of security practices across the ecosystem through technical contributions and community advocacy.

Circle's Senior Director of Strategy and Policy for the EU, Patrick Hansen, pointed out that since the implementation of the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), approximately 35 electronic money tokens (EMT) from 21 institutions have obtained compliance certification, with banks and electronic money institutions entering the market, showing a good momentum for local issuance.However, among the top 50 stablecoins globally, currently only USDC, USDG, and EURC meet MiCA requirements, while the rest remain outside the regulatory framework, leaving EU users facing a dual dilemma of lack of protection or being forced to cut off access. Hansen believes that for MiCA to truly become a global regulatory blueprint, it must achieve two goals simultaneously: first, to promote local EMTs to go global with competitive systems; second, to establish a recognition mechanism for compliant stablecoins from abroad, attracting global issuers into the MiCA regulatory framework, rather than making local issuance the only entry path.

Zcash activated the Ironwood NU6.3 network upgrade at block height 3,428,143, launching a new shielded pool to enhance network security and allow for the independent verification of ZEC circulating supply.After the upgrade, the original Orchard pool was restricted, and new funds are not allowed to enter. Existing funds must be migrated out through a turnstile before re-entering Ironwood, ensuring at the protocol level that pool expenditures do not exceed verifiable income. Ironwood is based on a revised protocol that has been formally verified and independently audited, aimed at preventing similar risks to the previous Orchard declarative vulnerabilities. Wallets supporting Ironwood (such as Zodl 3.8.0) have provided migration paths, allowing users to transfer funds from Orchard to the new pool without changing addresses.

The Robinhood Chain token launch platform Pons will release version 2, planning to introduce multiple feature updates. It is reported that Pons v2 will introduce a Bonding Curve mechanism priced in ETH, remove trading restrictions for non-developer wallets, and support custom trading pairs, including RWA assets such as USDG, NVDA, AAPL, and HOOD.In addition, Pons will adopt a redesigned fee structure using Uniswap V4 pools and Hook, with creators defaulting to receive fees in ETH; when the token value reaches 4.2 ETH, it will automatically graduate to a permanently locked full-range position on Uniswap V4. Other updates include the addition of a CTO feature with a 3-day time lock, support for collecting fees in stablecoins or other tokens, and the introduction of an optional tax mechanism for each buy and sell transaction.

According to Digital Today, Samsung Electronics announced at the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event that Samsung Wallet plans to introduce support for stablecoins, integrating payments, rewards, and digital assets into a unified service. Samsung stated that this will be one of the first models among major smartphone brands to support stablecoins as a native feature.Samsung Wallet has expanded from a payment tool to a digital hub that can store keys, identification, and boarding passes. The event also launched the first financial service based on Samsung Wallet—the Samsung Galaxy Card, which will be launched in the United States in collaboration with Barclays and Visa. Samsung claims that its Knox security platform protects sensitive information through end-to-end encryption.

According to Bitcoin Magazine, the head of Coinbase Canada stated that the company is pushing to expand its business footprint in Canada, aiming to create a comprehensive exchange covering crypto assets, tokenized stocks, and prediction markets.The plan intends to leverage blockchain technology to provide a more efficient, round-the-clock trading experience, and Coinbase is currently coordinating with Canadian regulators regarding the launch of related products.

According to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the state is advancing the drafting of the "Maharashtra Land Token Asset Digitalization and Exchange Bill (DELTA Act)." Fadnavis chaired a related meeting, instructing officials to study global laws and regulations as well as best practices, and established an expert committee composed of representatives from SEBI, BSE, NSE, and professionals to formulate a complete legislative framework.According to the proposal, real estate will be tokenized through blockchain technology, with the entire transaction completed on-chain. This move aims to unlock the potential value of real estate, create new sources of revenue, and help Maharashtra achieve its goal of a $1 trillion GDP by 2030. If the legislation is implemented, Maharashtra will become the first state in India to introduce such regulations.

According to Cointelegraph, Vietnam issued Decree No. 284/2026/NĐ-CP on July 16, officially establishing an administrative penalty framework for cryptocurrency violations, providing a legal basis for the upcoming regulated cryptocurrency market.According to the decree, investors trading on unlicensed platforms face fines of up to 50 million Vietnamese dong (approximately $1,900); unauthorized issuance of crypto assets and serious anti-money laundering (AML) violations can incur fines of up to 200 million Vietnamese dong (approximately $7,700); authorities are also authorized to suspend related activities, revoke licenses, and confiscate assets.The decree will officially take effect on September 1. In terms of background, Vietnam opened applications for domestic cryptocurrency exchange licenses in January this year, and Deputy Minister Nguyen Duc Chi previously stated that the first batch of regulated activities is expected to launch in the third quarter.

Bitcoin Treasuries.NET posted on platform X that the Swedish public company Bitcoin Treasury Capital has launched Europe's first BTC-backed preferred stock on the Spotlight Stock Market, with the trading code BTC PREF.This product offers a 10% annual dividend, paid monthly.

According to The Block, Hyperliquid announced that it will introduce a permissionless deployment mechanism for the HIP-4 outcome markets in future upgrades. According to the disclosure plan, validators will vote on outcome templates to ensure market quality and clarity of expression.In addition, HIP-4 market deployers are required to stake 500,000 HYPE and can receive up to 50% of the fee share from the markets they create.

According to South Korean media KBS, the Financial Services Commission of South Korea has announced the results of virtual asset market regulation. Since the implementation of the "Virtual Asset User Protection Act" two years ago, approximately 40 investigations into unfair virtual asset trading have been completed, and more than 30 cases have been reported or notified to judicial authorities, focusing on cracking down on market disorder behaviors such as short-term manipulation and "pump and dump."In the future, the ability to monitor the market will be further strengthened, and an AI-based virtual asset regulatory system will be established, including real-time market monitoring, second-level price manipulation analysis, and automatic identification of suspicious accounts and trading intervals.

Venice AI announced an update to its tokenomics, with the main updates being the following two items:New programmatic burning: From now on, for every purchase of $100 in API credit points, $5 will be used to buy and permanently burn VVV on the open market. DIEM supply target raised for the first time: gradually increased from 38,000 to 40,000 (an increase of 2,000), to be implemented in phases, with the highest target expected to be achieved by September 14.

The tokenization platform Tradable plans to bring up to $1 billion in private credit assets to the Stellar blockchain to expand institutional access to tokenized RWA. The initiative is expected to launch with $500 million in nominal value assets and will gradually increase to $1 billion over time. Tradable will utilize the Stellar network to support institutional functions such as compliance, investor onboarding, and asset lifecycle management, with the specific launch date yet to be disclosed.Tradable stated that it has tokenized $1.7 billion in private credit assets across nearly 30 institutional-grade private credit positions. Denelle Dixon, CEO of the Stellar Development Foundation, noted that the initiative reflects growing institutional interest in using the Stellar network for tokenized RWA. Stellar has recently continued to focus on tokenized RWA and has attracted institutional partners such as the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation.

OKX will launch the SENT (Sentient) flash profit event on July 17, 2026, at 15:00. Users can participate by subscribing to BTC, OKSOL, OKB, or SENT to share a reward of 32,000,000 SENT.The event will run from July 17, 15:00 to July 27, 15:00 (UTC+8).

According to the official announcement from NEAR Chain Status, the NEAR mainnet version 2.13.0 has been released, introducing post-quantum transaction signature schemes and dynamic sharding features.Voting will begin at 8:00 AM Beijing time on July 20. Former NEAR core developer Vadim introduced that this upgrade includes features that would typically require a ten-year roadmap for most blockchains: the post-quantum signature ML-DSA-65 becomes the third key type in the protocol after ed25519 and secp256k1, allowing accounts to hold keys that cannot be forged by quantum computers, with only a 32-byte hash recorded on-chain; dynamic sharding enables the chain to automatically monitor the status and size of each shard and to split and re-shard at epoch boundaries without the need for protocol upgrades or manual intervention; Gas Keys provide critical functionality for the proxy economy, allowing a single account to run a batch of proxies to send transactions simultaneously without nonce conflicts.

According to the official blog, Brave officially released the Basic Attention Token (BAT) roadmap 4.0 on July 9. This update aims to address the new challenges brought by artificial intelligence and a cashless economy, fully integrating BAT, Brave Rewards, and Brave Creators into a transactional attention economy. The core initiatives of the roadmap include the launch of a new unified version of Brave Wallet that integrates traditional payment methods with self-custodied crypto assets, as well as the construction of a privacy payment protocol layer, BravePay, based on stablecoins, thereby providing foundational support for autonomous agent payment features such as x402 and Machine Payment Protocol (MPP) within the browser.In addition, the roadmap also plans several new products to expand the ecological boundaries. Brave plans to launch virtual and physical payment cards for Brave Rewards that support daily consumption and return BAT rewards, while also developing a new creator contribution protocol to ensure that creators receive micro-royalty compensation when their content is utilized by AI products. In terms of token economics, a portion of the net income generated from Brave Wallet's revenue features, payment cards, and the BravePay protocol will be directly used to repurchase BAT to support user rewards and ecological growth. With the advancement of the above new features, Brave will gradually phase out traditional advertising notification units by the end of 2026 and fully shift the user reward mechanism towards personalized offer walls and a new loyalty program.

Cardano wallet service provider SecondFi released the latest update on the theft incident, stating that "isolation mode" will be launched this week, allowing users to check if their wallet addresses are involved in the related incident and submit tickets; next week, they plan to introduce a secure wallet export feature to provide a safer wallet migration path for users of different technical levels.SecondFi reiterated that it will provide potential asset recovery solutions for wallets confirmed to be affected through the process, expected to use a zero-knowledge proof-based recovery tool with set qualifications and terms; the official also reminded users that they will not request private keys or mnemonic phrases, and users should only operate through official website support and designated verification tools.