DOJ Drops Charges Against Alleged $722M BitClub Ponzi Figure

Gate Sees $207M in Net Outflows After User Theft Incident

Gate exchange logged $207M in net outflows over seven days after a user theft incident, per DeFiLlama data. Here is what the numbers show and why custody matters. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/gate-207m-outflows-security-breach-july-2026/

CoreWeave's $20B Raise Shows AI Is Winning the Fight for Liquidity

CoreWeave pulled in $20 billion for AI infrastructure while Bitcoin trades flat at $64,126. The raise is hard evidence of where institutional capital is going. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/coreweave-20b-funding-ai-over-bitcoin-liquidity-july-2026/

Hedera Exploiter Holds $7M in ETH After Draining Protocol

The wallet tied to a Hedera exploit now holds over $7M in ETH after swapping stolen funds. Here is what the address shows and what recovery looks like. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/hedera-exploiter-7m-eth-recovery-july-2026/

US CBDC Ban Locked Through 2030 as Trump Skips Signing

A ban on a US central bank digital currency became law through 2030 without Trump's signature. Here is what it means for stablecoins, crypto cards, and payments. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/us-cbdc-ban-law-through-2030-july-2026/

BTC ETFs Post Their First Green Week Since May

Bitcoin ETFs recorded their first positive weekly inflows since May, per Cointelegraph, ending a six-week outflow run as BTC holds near $64,100. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/btc-etfs-first-green-week-since-may-july-2026/