US Sheriffs Group Drops Opposition to the CLARITY Act

German Savings and Cooperative Banks Open Crypto Trading to Millions

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 Wants a 24-Hour Hold on $10K+ Stablecoin Transfers

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/

US Sheriffs Group Drops Opposition to the CLARITY Act

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 Drops USDT on August 31 and Will Auto-Convert Leftover Balances

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 Nears Testnet After the Orchard Supply Bug

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/