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Crypto card issuer Kulipa suddenly collapses, Ready, Solflare and multiple other crypto card projects forced to halt

According to The Defiant, Paris-based startup Kulipa suddenly ceased operations due to solvency issues, causing the simultaneous disruption of card projects for approximately 20 crypto wallets and fintech companies it served. Self-custody wallet Ready (formerly Argent) and Solana wallet Solflare were both affected, with user card services immediately disabled. Since both wallets utilize a self-custody architecture, funds are deducted from user wallets only at the time of spending, so user assets remained unaffected. Notably, Kulipa completed a $6.2 million seed funding round co-led by Flourish Ventures and 1kx in April this year, only about 4 months prior to its collapse.

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1kx: Q2 On-Chain Fees Down 33% YoY, Token Allocation Maintains Stability Against the Trend

According to crypto VC firm 1kx (@1kxnetwork), total on-chain fees in Q2 2026 decreased 33% year-over-year, exhibiting typical bear market characteristics. Among them, DEX fees saw the largest decline, down 57% year-over-year, a decrease of approximately $625 million, with Meteora, Raydium, and PancakeSwap being the main drags; blockchain and MEV fees decreased by $40 million (-40%); Pump.fun drove Launchpad-type fees down 57%. In terms of highlights, perpetual contracts and prediction markets grew counter-trend by 22%, led by edgeX and Hyperliquid, with Polymarket's single-quarter fees approaching $100 million; lending and asset management sectors continued compound growth, with Morpho, USDai, and Maple Finance each contributing between $9 million and $19 million; Canton Network added $179 million in L1 fees, and both it and Polymarket entered the Fee Top 20 for the first time.

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KOR completes $7.5 million Series A funding at a post-money valuation of $100 million

Odaily Reports, qinbafrank posted on the X platform stating that KorProtocol announced the completion of a $7.5 million Series A funding round, co-led by 1kx and Blockchain Capital, at a post-money valuation of $100 million. Other participants include Republic, Animoca, Solana, Avalanche, and others. Through its three core engines — Verify, Route, and Settle — KOR transforms creative assets into on-chain assets that are verifiable, matchable, and automatically settled. The Verify engine allows creators to register their works on-chain, recording provenance, ownership, and licensing terms. The Route engine uses data and AI to match creators, assets, labels, brands, platforms, and agencies. The Settle engine enables instant automatic revenue sharing via smart contracts and USDC on the Base chain, supporting complex split rules and recurring income. KOR currently has over 1 million registered users, more than $2 million in revenue, over 285,000 NFTs, and over 1,000 IP partners, and has collaborated with deadmau5 and "Black Mirror." Following the funding, KOR will continue to expand its IP supply, deepen partnerships, and advance network expansion.

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KOR Protocol Completes $7.5 Million Series A Financing, Valuation $100 Million

According to The Block, entertainment sector on-chain clearinghouse KOR Protocol announced the completion of a $7.5 million Series A funding round at a $100 million valuation. Investors include 1kx, Blockchain Capital, as well as previous investors such as Republic Crypto, Sfermion, Alumni Ventures, and SevenX.

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EarnOS Secures $6 Million Pre-A Funding Round with Participation from Coinbase Ventures and Others

EarnOS, a blockchain-based digital advertising startup, has announced the completion of a $6 million Pre-A funding round, led by 1kx with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Circle Ventures, and Social Graph Ventures. Additionally, EarnOS has secured a four-year, $12.5 million non-dilutive strategic investment from Verona (formerly XION) to support application verification, user onboarding, and reward distribution systems. The company also announced a brand restructuring, noting that its L1 network will provide underlying support for EarnOS, enabling large-scale user authentication and task incentive mechanisms. (The Block)

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