Ethereum researchers and developers, including Justin Drake, proposed EIP-8363 to sharply cut validator rewards as staked ETH rises. The draft triggered backlash from DeFi founders and stakers warning of centralization and reduced institutional demand.
Nigeria Revenue Service issued guidelines requiring crypto platforms and P2P marketplaces to collect, report, and remit taxes, with specific withholding rates for disposals, staking, and transfers.
New Zealand's SailGP team, the Black Foils, won an environmental award for supporting Jono Ridler's Swim4TheOcean campaign, which delivered a petition with 73,647 signatures to end bottom trawling in New Zealand, despite a recent government permit renewal.
The CLARITY Act faces an uncertain path in the Senate during its final week before the August recess, with ongoing disputes over government ethics and stablecoin rewards. Prediction markets indicate low odds of the bill becoming law this year, potentially pushing the legislative fight into September.
Nasdaq-listed crypto treasury company ZeroStack has warned of substantial doubt regarding its ability to continue operating over the next year, reversing its previous assessment. The company reported negative working capital, a significant accumulated deficit, and an $82.5 million fair value loss on digital assets for the first half of 2026.
ZeroStack, whose treasury holds 0G tokens, faces "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern despite plans to fund operations by selling staking rewards. The company reported a $61.3M net loss and negative working capital for H1 2026.
Stablecoin Development Corporation (SDEV) reported $2.2 million in Q2 staking revenue, matching its cash operating expenses. However, the company recorded a $50.6 million unrealized loss on digital assets, leading to a significant net loss, with its balance sheet dominated by Sky Protocol's SKY tokens.
Peter Lee*, a 28-year-old, spent HK$90,000 on loot boxes in mobile games over six years, driven by randomised rewards and a "sunk cost" mentality to obtain desired items for team performance, a practice he started during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bitcoin's next difficulty adjustment on July 26 may lower mining difficulty by ~16%, increasing rewards for remaining miners but failing to address underlying financial pressures such as expensive power contracts and debt obligations.
Samsung Electronics announced plans to integrate stablecoins into Samsung Wallet, expanding its functionality beyond traditional payments to include digital assets. This move, revealed at the Galaxy Unpacked showcase, aims to make Samsung a leading mobile brand for digital value transfers, building on its 2025 partnership with Coinbase for crypto purchases in the US.
Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, has appointed several prominent critics of his predecessor Keir Starmer to top government positions. This move follows Starmer's erosion of power and subsequent ousting, with figures like Anas Sarwar, Ed Miliband, John Healey, and Wes Streeting now receiving promotions after publicly challenging the former leader.
Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, has appointed several prominent critics of his predecessor, Keir Starmer, to key cabinet positions. This move comes despite Burnham's pledge to end factionalism within the Labour Party, rewarding figures like Anas Sarwar, Ed Miliband, John Healey, and Wes Streeting for their past challenges to Starmer's leadership.
Young investors like Michelle Huynh, Shyan Lim, and U Chan Lee are increasingly investing in volatile tech stocks, particularly those linked to AI, to combat shrinking purchasing power and achieve financial goals. Despite significant gains and drops, many view these as long-term bets, while authorities in South Korea curb speculative borrowing.
Grayscale plans to amend trust agreements for its Ether and Solana staking ETPs by August 7, enabling regular quarterly cash distributions from staking rewards. This aims to make staking yields more accessible to traditional investors while maintaining IRS tax compliance.
In 1980, Kevin and Bep Hillier discovered the "Hand of Faith" gold nugget near Wedderburn, Victoria. The massive find, weighing 27kg, was preceded by a vivid dream and sold for over a million dollars, changing their lives forever.
NHS England is launching a new initiative early next year rewarding people for walking 30 minutes daily. Participants will log walks via phone or smartwatch to earn incentives and discounts, aiming to engage over 100,000 people in a 'marathon a month' challenge.
As NHS England plans a "marathon a month" challenge to reward exercise, hundreds shared their daily walking habits. Motivations include physical and mental health, nature, and routine, with tips like splitting walks, walking dogs, and incorporating steps into errands.
NHS England is launching a "marathon a month" walking challenge next year, rewarding adults who walk 30 minutes daily. This initiative, part of a 10-year health plan, aims to combat physical inactivity, linked to one in six deaths, and will rely on corporate funding for rewards.
Bir oyuncu, 3 yıl boyunca biriktirdiği Microsoft Rewards puanlarını kullanarak GTA 6'nın Ultimate sürümünü ücretsiz elde etti. Bu durum, sadakat programlarının stratejik kullanımının önemini vurguluyor.
Ulta Beauty offers multiple ways to save on skincare, makeup, and haircare, including a summer sale up to 40% off, a 15% off coupon for app users, and 10% off for signing up for text alerts. The free rewards program allows members to earn points for discounts, with higher tiers offering more perks.
A bill in Congress, H.R. 9175, aims to defer taxes on crypto mining and staking rewards until sale, addressing a cash-flow issue that pushes businesses offshore. While it offers tax relief, it doesn't solve infrastructure challenges for Bitcoin miners.
Fidelity Digital Assets argues Bitcoin's security remains sufficient despite declining mining rewards, citing transaction fees and market incentives as key factors, though public miners face financial pressure and are diversifying into AI.
Ben Duckett scored a swashbuckling century for England against New Zealand, marking a significant return to form after a period of career struggles and a focus on fitness. The century, his first Test hundred in over a year, came at his home ground and was a reward for his dedication to improving his physical condition.
The 2024 NBA Draft saw tanking teams like the Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies, and Bulls secure generational talents, benefiting from new rules not yet in effect. The "Jalen Brunson Effect" led to a surge in guard selections, while the Thunder and Spurs drafted new big men. However, the draft lacked blockbuster trades and some players, like Labaron Philon Jr., fell unexpectedly.
