SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & Analysis

Coinbase and five other firms seek to defend CFTC authority over single-stock perpetual futures, as exchanges dispute the legal route for US equity derivatives. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/coinbase-and-trading-firms-back-cftc-in-stock-perps-court-fight/

RedotPay says in-app USDT and USDC purchases now carry lower fees. Users can save a payment card for repeat purchases, but exact rates remain undisclosed. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/redotpay-cuts-fees-for-in-app-usdt-and-usdc-purchases/

Binance CFO Kaiser Ng is leaving after five years, with Justin Yek succeeding him, as Ng plans tokenization projects in sports, GPUs, gold and collectibles. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/binance-cfo-kaiser-ng-steps-down-to-pursue-asset-tokenization/

Australian crypto investors, including Finder founder Fred Schebesta, are relocating before 2027 tax changes, but departure can trigger capital gains tax. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/australian-crypto-investors-move-abroad-ahead-of-2027-cgt-hike/

Canada's 2026 budget would require bank stablecoin issuers to use separate subsidiaries, putting issuance under reserve, redemption and oversight rules. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/canada-proposes-separate-subsidiaries-for-bank-stablecoin-issuers/

Securitize's River One deal would connect stablecoin capital to asset-backed lending, adding financing capabilities as the company targets a $6 trillion market. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/securitize-agrees-to-buy-river-one-for-asset-backed-lending-push/

KuCoin Pay names seven markets in its expansion, with selected new users eligible for 2 USDT off spending of 10 USDT or more and up to 9% points cashback rewards. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/kucoin-pay-expands-to-seven-markets-with-kupay-genesis-rewards/

Charles Schwab now lists SOL, AVAX, and LINK for crypto trading. The expansion broadens its token lineup, with a 0.75% trading fee and separate custody risks. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/charles-schwab-adds-sol-avax-and-link-to-crypto-trading/

BlackRock expects security concerns to push billions into crypto ETFs, WatcherGuru reports. The custody trade changes who holds the keys, not the price risk. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/blackrock-sees-billions-moving-to-crypto-etfs-over-security-report/

NYSE plans exclusive Avalanche settlement for its tokenized stock platform, CoinDesk reports, with a Q4 2026 launch still dependent on regulatory approval. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/nyse-picks-avalanche-for-planned-24-7-stock-trading-coindesk-reports/