Report Examines Governance Milestones and Continued Institutional AdoptionCompany to Host Publicly Available Webinar on July 22NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ:CNTN)

Report Examines Governance Milestones and Continued Institutional AdoptionCompany to Host Publicly Available Webinar on July 22NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNTN">CNTN</a>) (&#34;Canton Strategic Holdings&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;), the first publicly traded company to leverage Canton Coin to support the Canton Network&#39;s ability to digitize traditional financial markets, today announced the release of its ecosystem report for the second quarter of 2026. The Company will discuss the report during a live webinar on July 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET.
The report reviews governance developments, institutional adoption, and application layer expansion on the Canton Network in the second quarter of 2026. Notably, the report highlights significant momentum among the world&#39;s largest institutions in moving workflows onchain, as well as continued development by Canton Native applications and service providers to serve the needs of the institutional finance community. Together, these developments set the stage for the recent successful pilot of US Treasury tokenization by the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation.The Company will host a publicly available webinar on July 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET, to dive deeper into the report&#39;s insights and the network&#39;s continued evolution. It will be led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Wendland and feature a discussion on Canton&#39;s new locking frameworks and incentive alignment with Luke Farrell, Chief Executive Officer of Cashen.Canton Strategic Holdings is an investor and active participant in the Canton Network ecosystem, providing both capital and insights to further the integration of the network into modern financial systems. As a Super Validator and member of the Canton Foundation, the Company continues to support and help secure the network in line with its commitment to strengthening the ecosystem. The full report is available here: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4733753-1&amp;h=3365007074&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cantonstrategic.com%2Fquarterly-research-webinars%2Fq2-2026-ecosystem-report&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cantonstrategic.com%2Fquarterly-research-webinars%2Fq2-2026-ecosystem-report" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.cantonstrategic.com/quarterly-research-webinars/q2-2026-ecosystem-report</a>Webinar DetailsDate: July 22, 2026Time: 11:00am ETWebcast Registration: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4733753-1&amp;h=34773038&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.webinar.net%2Fg6bGWMj2p5j&amp;a=Q2+Canton+Network+Ecosystem+Update%2C+Presented+by+Canton+Strategic+Holdings" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Q2 Canton Network Ecosystem Update, Presented by Canton Strategic Holdings</a>If you have any difficulty registering or connecting with the webinar, please contact <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="mailto:ir@cantonstrategic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ir@cantonstrategic.com</a>.About Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc.Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNTN">CNTN</a>), is the first publicly traded company to leverage Canton Coin and support the Canton Network to advance institutional blockchain adoption and the digitization of financial markets. In addition to driving value through activities on the Canton Network, the Company also operates clinical-stage biotech research and development. For more information, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4733753-1&amp;h=1449730885&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cantonstrategic.com%2F&amp;a=www.cantonstrategic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.cantonstrategic.com</a>.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains statements that constitute &#34;forward-looking statements&#34; within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical facts and include, without limitation, those regarding management expectations, strategy execution, market conditions, and the Company&#39;s involvement with the Canton Network. These statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Further information regarding factors that may affect the Company&#39;s prospects is included in its annual and quarterly reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, available at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4733753-1&amp;h=2559347062&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov%2F&amp;a=www.sec.gov" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.sec.gov</a>. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by law.Canton is a registered trademark of Digital Asset (Switzerland) GmbH. Digital Asset is not affiliated with, and has not sponsored or endorsed, the operations of Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc.X: @CantonStrategicLinkedIn: Linkedin.com/CantonStrategicHoldingsWebsite: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4733753-1&amp;h=1449730885&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cantonstrategic.com%2F&amp;a=www.cantonstrategic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.cantonstrategic.com</a> ContactsMedia:Gasthalter &amp; Co.(212) 257-4170<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="mailto:canton@gasthalter.com" rel="nofollow" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">canton@gasthalter.com</a>Investors:<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="mailto:ir@cantonstrategic.com" rel="nofollow" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">ir@cantonstrategic.com</a>



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Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc. Delivers Second Quarter Canton Network Ecosystem Update

Canton Network Q2 update signals growing institutional adoption; webinar July 22

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 Report Examines Governance Milestones and Continued Institutional AdoptionCompany to Host Publicly Available Webinar on July 22NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ:CNTN)
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 Canton Strategic Holdings released its Q2 2026 Canton Network ecosystem report, highlighting governance progress and rising institutional adoption of on-chain workflows. The update cites ongoing Canton Native app development and positions the DTCC US Treasury tokenization pilot as a meaningful validation. A July 22 webinar will dive into locking frameworks and incentives, potentially lifting CNTN sentiment in the near term.
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 <ul><li>CNTN Q2 2026 Canton Network ecosystem update released; webinar July 22.</li><li>Governance milestones and institutional on-chain adoption cited; momentum among large institutions.</li><li>DTCC US Treasury tokenization pilot referenced as a milestone for Canton Network.</li><li>Webinar for locking frameworks and incentives with Canton leadership on July 22.</li></ul>
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 <ul><li>Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc. (CNTN): Public vehicle promoting Canton Network; primary issuer and governance participant.</li><li>Depository Trust &amp; Clearing Corporation (DTCC): US Treasury tokenization pilot cited; enhances credibility for Canton Network adoption.</li><li>Cashen (N/A): Luke Farrell, CEO, discussed locking frameworks and incentives at the webinar.</li><li>Canton Foundation (N/A): Governing body and Canton Network steward; CNTN is a Super Validator.</li></ul>
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 Industry News: highlights governance milestones and institutional adoption within the Canton Network, relevant to CNTN’s growth trajectory and ecosystem credibility.
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 <ul><li>Institutional on-chain workflows cited as momentum for Canton Network adoption.</li><li>DTCC US Treasury tokenization pilot referenced as a validation milestone.</li><li>Upcoming July 22 webinar provides near-term catalyst for CNTN sentiment.</li></ul>
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 <ul><li>Q2 2026 Canton Network ecosystem report released July 17, 2026.</li><li>Webinar date: July 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET.</li><li>Canton Strategic Holdings describes itself as a Super Validator and Canton Foundation member.</li><li>Report notes momentum among world&#039;s largest institutions moving workflows on-chain.</li></ul>
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 Bullish on CNTN over the next 1–2 quarters as institutional adoption accelerates and DTCC pilot gains visibility.
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Report Examines Governance Milestones and Continued Institutional AdoptionCompany to Host Publicly Available Webinar on July 22NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNTN">CNTN</a>) (&#34;Canton Strategic Holdings&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;), the first publicly traded company to leverage Canton Coin to support the Canton Network&#39;s ability to digitize traditional financial markets, today announced the release of its ecosystem report for the second quarter of 2026. The Company will discuss the report during a live webinar on July 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET.
The report reviews governance developments, institutional adoption, and application layer expansion on the Canton Network in the second quarter of 2026. Notably, the report highlights significant momentum among the world&#39;s largest institutions in moving workflows onchain, as well as continued development by Canton Native applications and service providers to serve the needs of the institutional finance community. Together, these developments set the stage for the recent successful pilot of US Treasury tokenization by the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation.The Company will host a publicly available webinar on July 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET, to dive deeper into the report&#39;s insights and the network&#39;s continued evolution. It will be led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Wendland and feature a discussion on Canton&#39;s new locking frameworks and incentive alignment with Luke Farrell, Chief Executive Officer of Cashen.Canton Strategic Holdings is an investor and active participant in the Canton Network ecosystem, providing both capital and insights to further the integration of the network into modern financial systems. As a Super Validator and member of the Canton Foundation, the Company continues to support and help secure the network in line with its commitment to strengthening the ecosystem. The full report is available here: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4733753-1&amp;h=3365007074&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cantonstrategic.com%2Fquarterly-research-webinars%2Fq2-2026-ecosystem-report&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cantonstrategic.com%2Fquarterly-research-webinars%2Fq2-2026-ecosystem-report" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.cantonstrategic.com/quarterly-research-webinars/q2-2026-ecosystem-report</a>Webinar DetailsDate: July 22, 2026Time: 11:00am ETWebcast Registration: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4733753-1&amp;h=34773038&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.webinar.net%2Fg6bGWMj2p5j&amp;a=Q2+Canton+Network+Ecosystem+Update%2C+Presented+by+Canton+Strategic+Holdings" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Q2 Canton Network Ecosystem Update, Presented by Canton Strategic Holdings</a>If you have any difficulty registering or connecting with the webinar, please contact <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="mailto:ir@cantonstrategic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ir@cantonstrategic.com</a>.About Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc.Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNTN">CNTN</a>), is the first publicly traded company to leverage Canton Coin and support the Canton Network to advance institutional blockchain adoption and the digitization of financial markets. In addition to driving value through activities on the Canton Network, the Company also operates clinical-stage biotech research and development. For more information, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4733753-1&amp;h=1449730885&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cantonstrategic.com%2F&amp;a=www.cantonstrategic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.cantonstrategic.com</a>.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains statements that constitute &#34;forward-looking statements&#34; within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical facts and include, without limitation, those regarding management expectations, strategy execution, market conditions, and the Company&#39;s involvement with the Canton Network. These statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Further information regarding factors that may affect the Company&#39;s prospects is included in its annual and quarterly reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, available at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4733753-1&amp;h=2559347062&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov%2F&amp;a=www.sec.gov" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.sec.gov</a>. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by law.Canton is a registered trademark of Digital Asset (Switzerland) GmbH. Digital Asset is not affiliated with, and has not sponsored or endorsed, the operations of Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc.X: @CantonStrategicLinkedIn: Linkedin.com/CantonStrategicHoldingsWebsite: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4733753-1&amp;h=1449730885&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cantonstrategic.com%2F&amp;a=www.cantonstrategic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.cantonstrategic.com</a> ContactsMedia:Gasthalter &amp; Co.(212) 257-4170<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="mailto:canton@gasthalter.com" rel="nofollow" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">canton@gasthalter.com</a>Investors:<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="mailto:ir@cantonstrategic.com" rel="nofollow" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">ir@cantonstrategic.com</a>



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Canton Strategic Holdings released its Q2 2026 Canton Network ecosystem report, highlighting governance progress and rising institutional adoption of on-chain workflows. The update cites ongoing Canton Native app development and positions the DTCC US Treasury tokenization pilot as a meaningful validation. A July 22 webinar will dive into locking frameworks and incentives, potentially lifting CNTN sentiment in the near term.

Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc. Delivers Second Quarter Canton Network Ecosystem Update

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