ChainCatcher news, BNB Chain announces the welcome of DeFi protocol UpTop and AI health technology platform Bitring as the new official sponsors of the BNB Hack hackathon. This addition not only brings two new bounty challenges for developers but also further expands BNB Hack's technical exploration in cutting-edge fields such as AI, DeSoc, DeSci, and DePIN.UpTop is a decentralized liquidity protocol built on BNB Chain that lowers the entry barrier for DeFi users through one-click BNB single-sided staking and IL protection mechanisms. UpTop has launched an $8,000 bounty challenge to encourage developers to innovate contract expansions and governance mechanisms around next-generation liquidity pools.Bitring is a wearable health platform that combines AI biomonitoring, on-chain incentives, and smart contract insurance. Its core product is a 999 gold smart ring that provides 24-hour health data analysis and on-chain protection. Bitring has set up 10 Genesis smart rings (each valued at $1,199) as development rewards to encourage the creation of AI modules that can recognize dietary and nutritional analysis.Since the launch of the event, BNB Hack has attracted hundreds of teams from around the world to submit projects, including several early projects that have gone live or received investment, such as Tokrio, Stitch AI, PlayAI, and BINK AI. Currently, 37 projects are still receiving support from ecosystem mentors and have the opportunity to win subsequent awards.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data, Ji Min, head of the Research Bureau of the People's Bank of China, stated at a regular press briefing by the State Council on July 4 that the next step for the People's Bank will be to work with relevant departments and other financial regulatory bodies to continue supporting the deepening of the free trade pilot zones in aligning with international high-standard economic and trade rules and promoting a higher level of institutional opening-up, based on effective risk prevention.On one hand, further deepen financial openness and innovation in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone. Recently, eight supporting policies were announced at the Lujiazui Forum, including the development of offshore bonds for free trade, optimizing and upgrading the functions of free trade accounts, and carrying out comprehensive reform pilots for offshore trade financial services, among others.On the other hand, efforts should be made to replicate and promote the "Shanghai experience," supporting the promotion of innovative applications of the digital renminbi and other measures to relevant free trade pilot zones, and extending measures to optimize electronic payment services nationwide, exploring practical paths for the open and innovative development of China's financial sector, and accumulating more replicable and promotable experiences.

ChainCatcher news, Web3 market maker and investment institution DWF Labs has renewed its strategic cooperation agreement with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) to accelerate blockchain innovation in the Middle East and North Africa region.So far, DWF Labs has invested seven-figure funds in companies established in the DMCC Crypto Centre, providing capital and strategic support to multiple entrepreneurs in the Web3 space.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Bank of America has rated Bitcoin as one of the greatest innovations of the past thousand years, comparing its impact to that of the internet and electric vehicles.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, the core cross-chain protocol of the TRON ecosystem, BTTC 2.0, is about to introduce an innovative revenue-sharing model. BTTC 2.0 supports multi-address joint staking and co-building nodes through a validator collaboration mechanism, and achieves flexible revenue distribution.All rewards are automatically executed through smart contracts, ensuring full transparency and decentralization, eliminating the risk of human manipulation. This upgrade will lay a solid foundation for the sustainable development of the Web3 economic ecosystem and promote the construction of a fairer and more open blockchain network.

ChainCatcher news, BNB Chain today announced the launch of the Builder Bunker community program in New York City, providing the first long-term offline deep collaboration base for Web3 developers, especially entrepreneurs aspiring to build on BNB Chain. This practical platform is designed for builders in cutting-edge fields, aiming to attract builders who innovate in business using blockchain and emerging technologies, creating synergies with the BNB Chain ecosystem.Builder Bunker brings together passionate and visionary founders, developers, and creators, allowing like-minded individuals to find a sense of belonging and receive various support for accelerated development. The program offers, but is not limited to:Exclusive office space and technical consulting supportRegular founder roundtable meetings, AMAs, and project pitch weekly meetingsFace-to-face connections with the BNB Chain core team, YZi Labs investment team, and industry mentorsFlagship incubation programs: such as the 10th MVB Accelerator & YZi Labs EASY residency programAs the first stop of the Builder Bunker program, New York will explore more offline community residences in the future, providing more connections for the BNB Chain community.

ChainCatcher news, according to reports from Huigang Information, Deutsche Bank and Ant International have officially reached a strategic cooperation today to jointly develop cross-border payment innovation solutions for Eurasian enterprises.The cooperation focuses on launching tokenized deposit products, stablecoin solutions, and foreign exchange models based on Time Series Transformer (TST) AI technology. Deutsche Bank will become the first German financial institution to access Ant International's blockchain platform, enabling real-time fund allocation.This cooperation will also deepen collaboration with Ant's payment service providers to jointly expand business in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, enhancing global treasury management efficiency.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated at a crypto roundtable that the SEC is developing an "innovation exemption" policy for DeFi platforms. Atkins mentioned that he has asked staff to explore rule modifications to provide regulatory exemptions for on-chain financial systems, allowing entities under SEC jurisdiction to quickly launch on-chain products.SEC crypto working group leader Hester Peirce emphasized that publishers should not be held liable for the use of code by others, but centralized entities cannot evade regulation by labeling themselves as "decentralized." Currently, SEC Republican commissioners hold a 3:1 majority and are pushing for more crypto-friendly policies. Atkins stated that blockchain technology enables financial transactions without intermediaries, and the SEC should not hinder this innovation.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by The Block, Bernstein analysts indicate that the cryptocurrency market is shifting from speculative trading to blockchain-driven financial innovation, with Ethereum becoming the core vehicle of this transformation. Although Bitcoin is still viewed as an important store of value (the institution maintains a target price of $200,000 for this cycle), mainstream attention has extended to innovations in underlying blockchain financial applications.Data shows that the assets under management (AUM) of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. have surpassed $120 billion within two years, while the AUM of the Ethereum spot ETF launched last July is currently only $9 billion. However, recent fund flows into Ethereum ETFs have significantly rebounded—net inflows of $815 million over the past 20 days, with year-to-date net inflows turning positive at $658 million, reflecting increased institutional interest.Analysts emphasize that Ethereum's positioning as a "decentralized computer" places it at the core of scenarios such as stablecoin issuance and asset tokenization. Payment giants like Visa and Mastercard are actively laying out stablecoin strategies; Coinbase is advancing merchant payment pilots through its Layer 2 network Base, Robinhood is promoting the tokenization of real-world assets, and Kraken plans to launch tokenized U.S. stocks for international users, confirming the acceleration of blockchain financial applications."When real companies and institutional investors innovate on the blockchain, underlying network assets like Ethereum will gain value support," the report states, noting that the gas fees generated from stablecoin transactions have formed substantial value capture. Market perception is undergoing a critical shift: investors are beginning to associate the value of blockchain applications with the value of underlying tokens, driving funds to spread beyond Bitcoin assets.

ChainCatcher news, Roam officially announced the launch of the second phase of the Discovery Ecosystem, adding seven collaborative projects: AIxBlock, AquaSave, DMC, Solana Name Service, Card3, UpRock, and Bitbangbot. The new ecosystem partner projects will focus on data management, digital identity, social interaction, and gaming.Since the launch of the first phase in December last year, the Discovery ecosystem has engaged in deep cooperation with 20 projects. Leveraging over 10 million WiFi nodes and 2.7 million users globally, Roam provides early partner projects with user base, funding, and community support to facilitate ecosystem co-construction. At the same time, ecosystem project parties can also bring more channels and diversified income to Roam users through new incentive mechanisms such as airdrops and dual mining.Roam has been committed to building a decentralized global open wireless network, enabling data connection and sharing between people, devices, assets, and AI. The addition of the second phase project parties further enriches Roam's ecosystem layout, providing global users with safer and more efficient decentralized services. In the future, Roam will continue to deepen ecosystem cooperation and promote the large-scale implementation of Web3 applications.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, U.S. Treasury Secretary Basent stated that the Biden administration is pushing cryptocurrency towards extinction. Former U.S. President Trump aims to make the United States a hub for digital innovation.