Brazil's central bank will hold crypto transfers above $10,000 for up to 24 hours under new anti-fraud rules. What it means for users in Latin America's biggest market.

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Uphold has launched crypto-backed borrowing, letting users draw cash against BTC, ETH, XRP or USDC without selling. Terms and availability remain unconfirmed.

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Nexo's US COO says the lender is back in the United States, nearly three years after it exited. The open question for cardholders: does the Nexo Card return too?

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American Bitcoin closed Q2 with 8,002 BTC, yet 3,090 coins, 38.6% of the reserve, sit restricted under its Bitmain arrangement. The catch matters.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/american-bitcoin-8002-btc-reserve-bitmain-restricted-august-2026/

Chainalysis data shows violent crypto theft passed $30M in the first half of 2026, with France leading at 30 known attacks. The physical security threat is growing.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/violent-crypto-theft-30-million-h1-2026-chainalysis-august-2026/

Crypto market maker Wintermute has secured US broker-dealer status to trade equities and ETF blocks, one of the first crypto-native firms to cross into Wall Street.

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Nasdaq-listed Eightco Holdings disclosed a $378M treasury holding 302M Worldcoin tokens, 16,278 ETH, and $90M in OpenAI equity. Here is the full breakdown.

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Blockchain.com secured a full VASP custody license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, adding to recent MiCA and FCA approvals as regulators sign off.

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Japan's FSA and National Police Agency asked crypto exchanges to hold withdrawals after deposits, pre-register addresses, and cap limits to curb fraud.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/japan-fsa-crypto-withdrawal-delays-scams-august-2026/

Tether added 14 tonnes of gold in Q2 2026, lifting reserves to a record 146 tonnes worth about $18 billion. Here is what the buildup means for USDT holders.

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