Vitalik Buterin outlined a Lean Ethereum roadmap with recursive STARK verification, quantum-resistant signatures, and a 3-4 year rebuild of core protocol layers.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/vitalik-lean-ethereum-roadmap-starks-quantum-resistance-july-2026/

Public companies added a net 166,984 BTC in 2026, double the 81,153 BTC mined, per BTC Treasuries. The buying continues even with price stuck near $63K.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/public-companies-bitcoin-buying-double-mined-supply-july-2026/

The US government controls roughly 328,372 BTC, about 2.8 times the verified holdings of every other country combined. The math depends on one big caveat: China.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/us-government-bitcoin-hoard-2-8x-other-nations-july-2026/

Bloomberg reports Germany's Sparkassen and cooperative banks are rolling out crypto trading to millions of retail customers, with DekaBank running the rails.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/german-savings-banks-cooperative-banks-crypto-trading-july-2026/

Brazil's central bank proposed 24-hour holds on stablecoin transfers of $10,000 or more sent abroad or to self-custody wallets, with rules expected by October 2026.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/brazil-central-bank-24-hour-hold-stablecoin-transfers-july-2026/

The Major County Sheriffs of America moved to neutral on the CLARITY Act after Section 604 concerns were addressed, clearing a political obstacle in the Senate.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/us-sheriffs-drop-opposition-clarity-act-july-2026/

Revolut will end USDT support on August 31, 2026, citing regulatory pressure. Remaining Tether balances convert to fiat automatically. Here is what changes.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/revolut-delists-usdt-august-31-auto-convert-july-2026/

Zcash's Ironwood upgrade is close to testnet activation, sealing the Orchard pool behind a supply turnstile after May's counterfeiting bug hit ZEC hard.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/zcash-ironwood-upgrade-testnet-supply-verification-july-2026/

Uphold's Limited Edition XRP Elite Debit Card waitlist is live in the US. Up to 4% cashback paid in XRP, heavy-metal finish, capped spots. Here's what we know.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/uphold-xrp-elite-debit-card-waitlist-july-2026/

Crypto.com lists Circle's EURC with ERC-20 deposits, purchases in 20+ fiat currencies, and same-day limit order support. What it means for cardholders.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/crypto-com-eurc-euro-stablecoin-listing-july-2026/