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B.AI announced a major upgrade to its Responses API, which is now fully compatible with upstream standard protocols. Existing models on the platform can be uniformly called through the /v1/responses interface as long as they support the Responses API.At the same time, when B.AI adds new models from integrated vendors in the future, developers will not need additional configuration to automatically and seamlessly integrate them into the Codex client. In this upgrade, the official API full set group adds support for MiMo, Qwen, and Hunyuan series models, while the Mix and OL Station optional service provider group adds support for OpenAI, Gemini, and Grok series models.Developers only need to complete the minimal configuration of the API Key and Base URL to integrate the capabilities of various models into their daily workflows.

According to a report by the Korean News Agency, the stock exchange transaction between Upbit's parent company Dunamu and NAVER Pay, a subsidiary of South Korean internet giant NAVER, may have uncertainties. Data disclosed by the Legislative Investigation Office of the Korean National Assembly indicates that the related transaction may simultaneously face the minimum shareholding ratio for subsidiaries stipulated by the Fair Trade Act, as well as the maximum shareholding ratio limit for major shareholders of virtual asset exchanges.Currently, NAVER Pay does not seem to belong to a holding company, but if it becomes a holding company in the future and includes the exchange as a subsidiary, there may be a situation where two conflicting shareholding standards apply simultaneously, necessitating an adjustment of the governance structure. The Korean Fair Trade Act stipulates that a holding company's shareholding ratio in listed subsidiaries must not be less than 30%, and for non-listed subsidiaries, it must not be less than 50%; for venture capital holding companies, it is 20%. Additionally, the second phase of discussions on South Korean virtual asset legislation also involves setting a shareholding limit for major shareholders of exchanges to reduce the concentration of control and the risk of conflicts of interest among specific shareholders.

According to Crypto Briefing, the Bank of Italy has warned cryptocurrency service providers that every cryptocurrency transfer, regardless of the transaction amount, must undergo sanctions screening, and no minimum transaction threshold may be set to evade automatic screening. This requirement stems from guidelines applicable in Italy from December 30, 2025, issued by the European Banking Authority, and is not a new sanction obligation.The Bank of Italy specifically pointed out that certain instant payment exemptions for payment service providers do not apply to cryptocurrency transfers. Cryptocurrency companies need to review their screening systems, update their sanctions lists, and alert procedures to ensure coverage of all applicable transactions. The MiCA authorization does not replace these independent obligations under the EU restrictive measures rules. This move will increase compliance costs for Italian cryptocurrency companies, requiring more complex systems to handle transaction alerts and potential sanctions matches.

According to on-chain analyst Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc), Bitcoin has just experienced the most intense deleveraging phase since 2023. The open interest on Binance has significantly dropped below the 180-day moving average, and the largest historical long and short liquidations during this cycle occurred during this period.Currently, the open interest on Binance remains at $9.6 billion, above the 180-day average of $8.3 billion, accounting for approximately 37% of the total open interest in Bitcoin, which is higher than the levels during the rebound in May—when this level helped BTC return to $82,000. Meanwhile, measured by the cumulative net buying volume over 365 days (the difference between spot buying and selling), the current buying pressure for Bitcoin has reached the strongest level since the last bear market. Analysts point out that although this adjustment has significantly impacted traders, there are signs of market recovery, providing support for a bullish rebound in Bitcoin; however, the excessively high leverage levels still need to be monitored, as they may trigger a new round of intense deleveraging.

Alibaba stated that Alibaba Cloud is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade, transitioning to intelligent cloud.In the coming quarters, the growth rate of revenue from artificial intelligence and cloud business will further accelerate.

OpenAI has appointed its second Chief Revenue Officer in less than a year, with Dali Rajic succeeding Dennis Dreiser. This move shows that the company is working to strengthen sales growth in preparation for a Wall Street listing.OpenAI President Greg Brockman stated that the revenue run rate in July increased by over 20% month-over-month, and the enterprise customer business grew by 32%.

Conflux Network announced that the v3.1.0 network hard fork upgrade will introduce multiple network improvements, including EVM compatibility updates, bug fixes, RPC changes, and security enhancements. CIP-173 is expected to be activated on August 26.

According to South Korean media NATE, the Korea Regulatory Reform Committee has proposed amendments to the enforcement decree of the Specific Financial Transaction Information Act, excluding minor violations from the qualification restrictions for major shareholders of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP).This move has sparked discussions in the market regarding exchange mergers and acquisitions, the entry of new businesses, and the fairness of regulation. The proposal to relax restrictions also involves issues related to the boundaries of the enforcement decree's authority.

According to VentureBeat, the Model Context Protocol (MCP) has received its largest update since its launch in November 2024, managed by the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) under the Linux Foundation. This update completes the transition to a fully stateless architecture, allowing MCP servers to be deployed behind standard load balancers without relying on "sticky routing" or shared session state, thereby simplifying large-scale cloud-native and Kubernetes deployments.In terms of security, the new version of MCP enforces validation of the issuer (iss) parameter for OAuth and OpenID Connect to prevent mix-up attacks and introduces enterprise-hosted authorization extensions to support unified identity governance for enterprises. The protocol also establishes a formal deprecation policy, ensuring that features are announced for deprecation at least 12 months before their earliest removal. MCP Apps and MCP Tasks have also been upgraded to official extensions, supporting servers in providing interactive interfaces to AI clients and executing interruptible, resumable long-running asynchronous tasks through persistent task handles. According to MCP co-creator David Soria Parra, the related SDK's weekly download volume has reached approximately 250 million, doubling in the past six months.

Coinbase is undergoing the largest executive reshuffle in recent years. Chief Talent Officer Lawrence Brock has stepped down and transitioned to an advisory role, while co-head of the institutional division Greg Tusar has moved to a policy position; previously, General Counsel Paul Grewal planned to leave, and Jesse Pollak has stepped down as head of the Base app. After laying off 14% of its workforce in May, Coinbase is accelerating its transformation into a comprehensive trading platform that includes stocks and prediction markets.

The Binance contract will automatically settle the AERGOUSDT U-based perpetual contract on July 24, 2026, at 14:30. After the settlement is completed, this trading pair will be delisted.Users will be unable to submit new non-reduction orders on July 24, 2026, at 14:00. It is recommended that users close their positions on their own before trading stops to avoid automatic liquidation of positions.

According to an announcement made by Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal on social media on July 10, after serving for 6 years, he will officially step down from his current position at the end of this month. After leaving, he will transition to a company advisor and continue to serve as a board member of Coinbase National Trust Company. In his statement, he reflected on several core achievements during his tenure, including assisting the company in successfully going public, winning a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), facilitating the relocation of the company's registered office from Delaware to Texas, and participating in the legislative work for the GENIUS and CLARITY bills.With Grewal's departure, Coinbase's legal and policy team also underwent personnel adjustments. Molly Abraham will succeed him as General Counsel, taking over the company's core legal affairs; Ryan Van Grack will take on a new role as Vice Chair, primarily responsible for coordinating global government and partner relations; meanwhile, Faryar Shirzad will continue to lead the global policy team, advancing the regulatory and policy environment for cryptocurrency and the company worldwide.

David Bailey, Chairman and CEO of the Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto, stated that the failure of the so-called "BIP-110" long-standing controversial event constitutes an "extreme benefit" for Bitcoin and believes it further validates the network's resistance to attacks and splits.This event is seen as a prolonged "governance layer conflict attempt" involving multiple games such as mining pool competition, client fork proposals, UASF (User Activated Soft Fork) mobilization, node consensus manipulation controversies, and large-scale information warfare surrounding social media and the developer community.David Bailey noted that this process validates the core characteristics of Bitcoin's governance structure: the final consensus is formed collectively by users, miners, developers, and industry participants, rather than being dominated by a single group. Historical similar events (such as BIP148) have proven that miners find it difficult to deviate from consensus, and this event further reinforces that conclusion, demonstrating the Bitcoin network's robust resistance to splits.

According to Bits.media, the Central Bank of Brazil has tightened the licensing rules for virtual asset service providers, requiring them to undergo independent financial audits before obtaining operational licenses starting June 1. The auditing firms must not only examine the company's financial status but also review its compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations, including whether the platform separates its own funds from customer assets, its risk management practices, and employee training. Auditors must be registered with the Brazilian Securities Commission. Cryptocurrency exchanges, brokerage firms, and custody services applying for a license for the first time must comply with these requirements from the start of the registration process, and companies that already hold licenses must also pass independent audits when renewing.Brazil first clarified in legislation in 2022 that virtual asset services are regulated by the central bank, establishing a category for licensed virtual asset service providers in November 2025. Additionally, Brazil recently imposed a complete ban on 28 betting and prediction market platforms, including Polymarket and Kalshi, on the grounds that they did not comply with local derivatives trading requirements. Starting October 1, Brazilian electronic foreign exchange providers will be prohibited from using cryptocurrencies for international remittances.

According to CoinDesk, during a recent Senate Banking Committee review, substantial progress was made in advancing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, referred to as the "CLARITY Act," which passed into the Senate full review stage with a vote of 15 to 9.Several bipartisan lawmakers emphasized the urgent need for the United States to establish a unified regulatory framework covering digital assets to clarify asset classification, trading platform regulation, and market structure rules, thereby providing long-term certainty for the industry. Angela Alsobrooks pointed out from a family perspective that the younger generation shows a natural interest in digital assets, and the regulatory system should strike a balance between "opportunity and protection" to avoid technological development being detached from regulatory constraints. Tim Scott emphasized that legislation should be promoted from the perspective of economic opportunity and the American Dream, while Cynthia Lummis stated that the legislative process has already shown a clear foundation for bipartisan cooperation.Supporters believe that digital assets have become an irreversible trend, with approximately 68 million Americans holding related assets, but a significant amount of trading still occurs on overseas platforms. The U.S. urgently needs to establish a domestic regulatory system to enhance market transparency and investor protection levels.Analysis indicates that the CLARITY Act is seen as a key complement following the stablecoin-related legislation (GENIUS Act). Without supporting rules at the market structure level, the U.S. may lose its leading position in the competition for digital financial infrastructure. As the bill advances to the Senate full stage, there is widespread attention on whether it can achieve final legislation based on bipartisan consensus to establish the core rules of the U.S. digital asset regulatory framework.