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The proposal collection for the Ethereum "Glamsterdam" upgrade head function will close on June 20, and the upgrade plan is expected to launch after the completion of Fusaka, with a final launch time anticipated for 2026. Non-core proposals will enter the screening phase after July.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore, in conjunction with the police, plans to block the websites of unlicensed trading platforms Octa and XM starting from June 20.

The LayerZero community will launch Fee Conversion Referendum #2 on June 20, which, if passed, will use the protocol fees to purchase and burn ZRO. LayerZero stated that the quorum has decreased due to the overwhelming majority of votes in favor during the first referendum. Only holders of circulating ZRO (109 million tokens) are eligible to vote, with a quorum of 50.40%. If this number is exceeded, a simple majority will apply. Voting will be conducted using the entire ZRO balance from one chain. Voting will end on June 27, 2025. The next referendum will be held in 6 months.

Bril, Defiedge, Teahouse, Range, Alpaca position managers retiring June 21, 08:00 UTC.

THORChain has scheduled a community-led discussion on TC Integrations for June 21st at 15:00 UTC. The session will open with an overview of the Unstoppable crypto wallet.

Golem will release a marketplace explorer on June 23rd.

Centrifuge has entered the independent audit phase of its multi-step review process for Centrifuge v.3.0, emphasizing security to ensure the platform is future-proof from its inception. The audit will be completed by June 23.

Manta Network will hold a public town hall on June 23rd at 13:00 UTC, during which the project’s founders intend to outline forthcoming development plans and address community questions.

"Staking features suspended from 12:00 CET for up to 72h. During this period, new V8.1.0 contracts are deployed and tested."

TheTrenches will host an AMA on X on June 23rd at 20:00 UTC. The program will address practical considerations for cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and developers.

Chainweb EVM deployment reveal.

The Governor of the Bank of Korea (BOK), Lee Chang-yong, will meet with the heads of commercial banks at the Bank Hall in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 23rd of this month, and it is expected that the discussion will focus on the issuance of a stablecoin based on the Korean won.

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Gods Unchained has revealed its latest expansion, Guardians of Elderym, arriving on June 24th. The new set features 76 epic cards, 7 Legendary Guardians, and exclusive one-of-one Mythic Art Variants. The release is presented in collaboration with Guild of Guardians and includes a Collector’s Guide to explore all rarities. A cinematic trailer is already available.

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"Core Node runners start updating nodes."

Zignaly is set to launch its ZIGChain mainnet on June 25th. Additionally, the company has announced the launch of a $25 million DeFAI fund and unveiled a Wealth Management Engine.

"$25M DeFAI fund launched. Wealth Management Engine unveiled."

Core Builders have confirmed the activation of the Theseus Hardfork on Core mainnet for June 25 at 8:00 AM UTC. The upgrade will introduce a set of protocol-level improvements and is essential for node operators, developers, and users to follow.

Polymath is continuing its mission to tokenize the global financial system with the launch of a free onboarding webinar scheduled for June 25. The session will help users get started with its “Start-Me-Up” platform.

Open Loot will hold an AMA on X on June 25th at 15:00 UTC. The event is expected to present the latest updates on the project’s development roadmap and outline forthcoming initiatives.

I.R.I.S will host a community call on June 25th at 16:00 UTC. The session will provide updates on BuilderNet’s objectives and progress, outline the roadmap toward permissionless node operation, and examine on-chain trusted execution environment service provisioning and governance.

"We got some thoughtful questions from the community and we're excited to answer them live," at 6 PM UTC.

Gamer Tag has announced that “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach” will be released on June 26th. The upcoming game promises new faces, more mysteries, and storytelling reminiscent of Hideo Kojima’s signature style.

Delysium will hold an AMA on June 26th.

Abelian will host an AMA on X on June 26th. The discussion will examine the early effects of Quartering on ABEL mining parameters and assess implications for network sustainability and post-quantum resilience.

"V8.1.0 MAINNET RELEASE COMPLETE | Staking Dashboard back online," estimated on June 26th.

The Pendle Cygnus stablecoin wcgUSD yield pool expires on June 26.

Kamino and Yala partner to boost YU-USDC vault with 40,000 YU rewards over one month.

AB Connect bridge upgrade goes live with updated fee separation.

Gas Gain program pauses at 1 PM UTC for a rework to create greater impact, fairer rewards, and better alignment with Manta's goals.

The Spanish coffee chain Vanadi Coffee SA will request authorization to implement a Bitcoin reserve strategy at its board meeting on June 29, planning to invest over 1.1 billion dollars to purchase Bitcoin and obtain financing authority. The company has currently completed its first purchase, acquiring 5 BTC for 500,000 dollars.

Golem will release a beta marketplace on June 30th.

Aragon will require all projects building governance with its app to adopt the latest version from June 30th, introducing modular and adaptable governance tools while eliminating legacy workflows. The new version provides modular and adaptive management tools, while legacy workflows will be eliminated. This will increase the efficiency and flexibility of using the application in working with cryptocurrencies.

"The Beldex Bridge will permanently close... Convert your wBDX to native $BDX before the deadline."

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Community AMA about latest update, at 12:00 PM UTC.

"This new version introduces distributed sequencer architecture, a mempool, a fee market, pre-confirmed transactions, and more."

The fees for the Circle Paymaster feature will be waived before June 30, which allows users to pay Gas fees using USDC on the Arbitrum and Base networks, charging users a 10% Gas fee per transaction.

Nigeria's SEC new encryption marketing rules will take effect on June 30, requiring VASPs and KOLs to obtain approval for promotion. Crypto assets influencers must obtain a "no objection authorization" from the Nigeria Securities and Exchange Commission before publishing digital asset advertisements. Non-compliance may result in penalties such as a minimum fine of 10 million Nigerian Naira (approximately $6,400) or a maximum of three years in prison.

The SuperStacks pilot points program of Optimism will end on June 30, rewarding behaviors around interoperable assets and applications that run seamlessly across multiple chains.

Loopring Wallet will cease operations on June 30, 2025, and users need to transfer their assets to other wallets before the cessation of operations. Loopring L2 is expected to continue running without interruption.

The Ethereum Foundation Devconnect Scholar Program application deadline is June 30, and the types of scholars for 2025 will include: Ethereum community organizers, legal and public sector professionals, journalists, artists, as well as developers and various other builders, totaling 100 individuals.

VeChain launches a new staking program with 5.3B VTHO reward pool.

JOE has outlined its development roadmap for the coming months, highlighting the planned release of TMV2 in closed beta on July 1st.

Dar Open Network will launch Dalarnia Legends mainnet on July 1st.

"StarGate empowers ANY $VET holder to run a node, secure the network, and earn BIG $VTHO rewards. Here's why this is a game-changer..."

VeChain has successfully launched the first phase of its major protocol upgrade, VeChain Renaissance – Galactica, on the testnet. The activation marks a significant milestone in what is considered VeChain’s most transformative technical and tokenomic overhaul to date. With the testnet deployment completed flawlessly, the project is now aiming for a mainnet launch on July 1st, bringing the ecosystem one step closer to its most ambitious upgrade.

According to CoinDesk, Crypto Risk Metrics risk analysts state that the regulation on stablecoins in the Crypto Assets market (MiCA) will come into effect at the end of June. A part of this regulation includes reporting requirements for ESG data. Although regulators have made specific clarifications, several crypto entities in the European Union (EU) may have misunderstood the deadline for disclosing sustainability information under MiCA. More than 80% of crypto asset service providers have not yet realized that they need to report ESG data (environmental, social, and governance-related data) starting January 1, 2025, and any adverse environmental impacts must be fully identified and disclosed.

The California "Digital Financial Assets Law" imposes stricter regulations on businesses engaged in Crypto Assets activities, requiring individuals and companies to obtain a license from the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) to conduct digital financial asset business. The law mandates that licensees retain records for 5 years, including at least monthly maintained ledgers listing all assets, liabilities, capital, income, and expenses.

The Decentralization AI market Lightchain AI Mainnet will launch in July.

Nihon Bōseki plans to launch its encryption asset business in early July after approval at the shareholders' meeting on June 30, intending to hold Bitcoin and issue independent tokens.

MimboGameGroup will host a token burn event on July 2nd.

July 4, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

The Sia Foundation has announced its biggest-ever update, the V2 hardfork, extending the activation timeline to ensure everyone can transition smoothly. The upgrade will roll out in two phases: Phase 1 around June 6 and Phase 2 around July 6. Alongside this, the team highlights new improvements to renterd and hostd, aiming to bolster data security and enhance the efficiency of decentralized cloud storage.

Aethir Edge tokenomics 2.0 will launch on July 13, introducing a stake-driven rewards mechanism. Users need to stake ATH to participate in rewards, which are divided into Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers, with a maximum reward of 240 ATH per day.

The trial of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm will take place on July 14, with the prosecution dropping some charges but still pursuing charges of Money Laundering, some unauthorized money transmission, and violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

The first phase of the Wormhole stake plan rewards must be claimed before July 15, after which any unclaimed rewards will be returned to the SRP pool for future reward periods.

LayerZero has announced that the WYST stablecoin will begin testing across seven networks. The fully-reserved, regulatory-compliant stablecoin is scheduled to launch in July.

Starknet has outlined a two-phase plan to build a unified, modular financial environment on its platform. Phase 1 will introduce a cross-asset unified margin system, consolidating lending, spot, vaults, and perpetuals under one infrastructure. Phase 2 aims to launch a fully open EVM-compatible environment with native unified margin embedded at the base layer. This initiative is set to begin on Starknet in the coming weeks, signaling a major upgrade for DeFi composability and scalability on the network.

ZetaChain has announced its upcoming Lightning Upgrade, which is expected to bring significant improvements to cross-chain interactions within its universal blockchain infrastructure. Positioned as a major step forward for interoperability, the upgrade is designed to boost transaction speed and reliability across multiple blockchain networks.

The deadline for claiming the first phase Airdrop of Spark's Ignition is July 22.

Unipoly Coin has officially introduced UNP Chain, a next-generation private blockchain optimized for secure, high-throughput decentralized applications. Designed with a focus on gaming and entertainment, the network features: Lightning-fast performance and instant finality Enterprise-grade security and scalability AI-based development tools for smart contract generation, bug detection, and optimization Flexible smart contracts and user-friendly customization frameworks The testnet is scheduled to launch on July 28, with Unipoly aiming to drive innovation in decentralized gaming, DeFi, and media.

On July 28th, Starknet is set to release version 0.14.0. Key enhancements include reducing block times to two seconds and integrating mempool and Stwo to optimize fee management and performance.

The new USDe pool launched by Ethena Labs in collaboration with Pendle will expire on July 31, with a maximum Ethena rewards rate of 60 times.

The deadline for public feedback on the UK FCA's proposed regulations regarding stablecoins and encryption custody is July 31, 2025. This draft is based on previous roundtable discussions and industry feedback. The FCA's proposed rules aim to ensure that regulated stablecoins maintain their value. The FCA also noted that it will collaborate with the UK Central Bank to regulate stablecoins.

Optimism has revealed upcoming governance changes for Season 8, set to take effect on August 1st. The adjustments draw on principles from political science and corporate governance, refined through three years of ecosystem experimentation. The goal is to build a more resilient and inclusive Superchain. Key components include the Token House, Citizens' House, Optimistic Approval mechanisms, and the introduction of a Dynamic Veto process.

The Hong Kong "Stablecoin Ordinance" will come into effect on August 1, 2025. The ordinance was gazetted on May 30, 2025, and its main purpose is to regulate activities related to stablecoins and to establish a licensing system for regulated stablecoin activities in Hong Kong. The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, stated, "Once the ordinance comes into effect, the licensing system will provide appropriate regulations for relevant stablecoin activities, marking a milestone in promoting the sustainable development of Hong Kong's stablecoin and digital asset ecosystem."

Solana Mobile has announced that its Seeker device is scheduled to begin shipping on August 4, according to an official statement. The launch introduces a new hardware product intended to alter the ownership paradigm of internet access.

VIDT DAO plans to rebrand as Truth Machine on August 8th, marking a strategic shift aimed at strengthening accountability within its ecosystem.

The deadline for claiming SNS Airdrop from the Solana domain service provider sns.sol (formerly Bonfida) is August 11.

Golem will release public marketplace in August.

Zcash mainnet is expected to be activated in August.

PinLink will launch Pinance in August.

Radix has officially confirmed its integration with Hyperlane, aiming to solve a major adoption barrier through decentralized cross-chain interoperability. The team reports that contracts have been signed, work is underway, and the integration is receiving priority support. The project targets a full audit readiness by mid-August.

ProShares and Bitwise submitted applications for an ETF tracking Circle stock, with a ticker symbol to be determined, expected to go live on August 20.

"Together, we'll explore investment opportunities in tokenized real-world assets (RWA)."

Capminal has announced a comprehensive update to the CAP tokenomics. All allocations have been re-locked until September 1, including airdrop allocations and marketing reserves. Notably, 40% of the total supply will be permanently burned on September 1. Only 10% of the supply remains unreleased, with 9% allocated to airdrops and 1% to marketing.

The deadline for claiming COOK rewards for the mETH Protocol Season 2 Methamorphosis event is September 2, 2025.

Goldcoin will release DIAMONDS-Gold client beta on September 15th.

DuckChain Token will launch DEFAI system in September.

AGiXT has confirmed that version 2.0 of its intelligent orchestration layer is in active development. The update includes a complete backend rewrite in Rust, initiated in November 2024. The new infrastructure aims to deliver enhanced performance for near real-time communication. The official launch is scheduled for September 2025.

Forta is hosting a webinar about its Firewall product on January 21st at 14:30 UTC. The focus of this webinar will be on how developers can leverage Firewall to safeguard their chains, specifically targeting Arbitrum Orbit chains, from potential hacks.