SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & Analysis

Pulsar Money now accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more as account deposits, expanding its stablecoin-funded Visa app beyond USDT, USDC, and EURC top-ups.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/pulsar-money-bitcoin-ethereum-deposits-november-2026/

North Korea rejects the FBI's attribution of the Binance theft to TraderTraitor, as investigators trace stolen funds and urge crypto services to block transfers.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/north-korea-denies-role-in-6-4b-binance-hack-after-fbi-attribution/

Cointelegraph reports ZachXBT flagged another $27M in suspicious withdrawals linked to a suspected European hack, taking the reported total above $133 million.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/zachxbt-flags-27m-more-in-suspected-european-hack-report-says/

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF recorded a reported $405.3 million outflow on November 2. The figure measures fund withdrawals, not BlackRock's own Bitcoin investment.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/blackrock-bitcoin-etf-posts-405-3m-outflow-cointelegraph-reports/

Hong Kong plans an interbank gold token representing a 400-ounce bar, priced against its HAU benchmark, as the city expands its tokenized asset ambitions.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/hong-kong-plans-gold-token-representing-a-400-ounce-bar/

Arbitrum's Security Council forced transfers of about $30 million in stolen Binance assets, showing the recovery powers built into the network's governance.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/arbitrum-council-moved-30m-in-binance-hack-funds-without-hacker-s-key/

Securitize adds Disney, Exxon Mobil, Salesforce and GameStop to its Solana stock lineup, expanding to 25 equities backed one-for-one by underlying shares.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/securitize-adds-13-stocks-taking-its-solana-lineup-to-25/

NEAR's House of Stake approves a gradual issuance cut from 2.5% to 1.6%. Validator adoption is still required before the 24-month reduction can take effect.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/near-issuance-cut-to-1-6-passes-governance-vote/

COCA's 3.11.0 app update adds zero-fee USDC top-ups on Base at 1:1, shows pending cashback on the home screen, and lists withdrawal fees in Card Limits.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/coca-zero-fee-usdc-base-top-ups-november-2026/

COCA's November promo gives new users 8% cashback on their first three eligible card purchases, with no stake or paid tier required. The bonus caps near $24.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/coca-8-percent-cashback-first-three-purchases-november-2026/

New SEC staff guidance addresses crypto governance, access controls and decentralization, explaining when network participants may count as a central party.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/sec-clarifies-when-crypto-governance-counts-as-central-control/

WatcherGuru reports New Jersey dropped its Coinbase staking case after three years, though Coinbase's eligibility page still lists restrictions for residents.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/new-jersey-drops-coinbase-staking-case-watcherguru-reports/

Cointelegraph reports a $2 billion USDT burn on Ethereum. Tether's issuance mechanics explain why token destruction can differ from fresh cash redemptions.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/tether-burns-2-billion-in-usdt-on-ethereum-cointelegraph-reports/

Strategy added 811 Bitcoin for $65.5 million, according to Cointelegraph, bringing holdings to 849,327 BTC. The purchase increases its reserve by about 0.1%.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/strategy-buys-811-bitcoin-for-65-5m-taking-holdings-to-849-327-btc/

Standard Chartered's Hong Kong tokenized deposits support corporate treasury transfers around the clock, though its official launch dates to December 2025.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/standard-chartered-s-hong-kong-tokenized-deposits-put-treasury-first/

Solana validators face an urgent Linux kernel warning as Ubuntu's fix remains pending. Temporary network filters reduce exposure but cannot replace a patch.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/solana-validators-urged-to-mitigate-linux-flaw-as-ubuntu-fix-waits/

HSBC's Hong Kong dollar stablecoin has drawn 50,000 users since launch, putting PayMe distribution and everyday merchant payments at the center of its rollout.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/hsbc-redcoin-reaches-50-000-users-after-its-payme-launch/

BTCPay Server tells operators to shut down after reports of unauthorized hot-wallet drains, leaving merchants facing downtime while developers investigate the thefts.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/btcpay-urges-server-shutdowns-after-reports-of-drained-hot-wallets/

Binance restored withdrawals across 15 networks on November 1, processing $4.649B out against $1.01B in, a net outflow of just 2.1% of its $171B in reserves.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/binance-withdrawals-reopen-outflow-november-2026/

MEXC Card now credits 4%-10% USDT cashback automatically within three calendar days after settlement, with monthly caps from 50 to 800 USDT.

Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/mexc-card-10-percent-auto-cashback-november-2026/