Crypto Card Deposits Cross $10B for the First Time, Up 250% in a Year

SEC's Peirce Expects the CLARITY Act to Pass This Summer

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says she expects the CLARITY Act to pass this summer, setting up the first US market-structure law for digital assets. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/sec-peirce-clarity-act-pass-summer-july-2026/

Trump Gains Direct Control of the SEC and CFTC. Crypto Enforcement Turns Political

A Supreme Court ruling overturning a 91-year precedent hands the President removal power over the SEC and CFTC, tying crypto's enforcement posture to whoever holds the White House. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/trump-control-financial-regulators-crypto-enforcement-july-2026/

Binance Tells Affected EU Users Their Assets Are Safe as MiCA Lands

As MiCA took effect July 1, Binance told affected EU users their assets stay 1:1 and transfers and withdrawals remain open, and said it is contacting them directly. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/binance-mica-deadline-statement-affected-eu-users-july-2026/

FCA's Binding Crypto Standards Land as It Bids to Be a Global Hub

The FCA published enforceable conduct standards for firms that help UK customers buy, trade and hold crypto, part of its push to make Britain a global hub. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/fca-crypto-rules-uk-global-hub-consumer-standards-july-2026/

Solana Launches On-Chain Governance With Stake-Weighted Validator Votes

The Solana Foundation has switched on on-chain governance, letting validators vote on protocol decisions weighted by the stake they secure. Here's what changes. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/solana-onchain-governance-stake-weighted-validator-voting-july-2026/