Jan 31, 20263m 46s
Bleap Launches Web3 Event Discovery: The 50% USDC Cashback Meta
Bleap launched an event discovery hub offering up to 50% USDC cashback on partner tickets. Here is the ROI math, eligibility logic, and how to verify the promo.
SpendNode Podcast
Narrated analysis on crypto policy, stablecoins, payments, and market structure.
Listen to narrated articles from the SpendNode Journal. The feed covers crypto policy, payment rails, stablecoins, market structure, and crypto cards, with each episode linking back to the full written analysis. The full RSS feed lives at /audio.xml if you want to pull it into an app that accepts external feeds.
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Jan 31, 20266m 48s
Visa and Mastercard Aren't Buying the Stablecoin Hype for Everyday Payments
Visa and Mastercard executives dismiss stablecoins for consumer payments, citing lack of product-market fit in developed markets. What this means for crypto cards.
Jan 31, 20263m 07s
RedotPay Adds Apple Pay and Google Pay: Tap-to-Pay Goes Mainstream
RedotPay now supports Apple Pay and Google Pay. Here is what mobile wallet integration changes for security, daily usability, and cardholder behavior.
Jan 31, 20264m 39s
Tria Season 1 Concludes: Snapshot Results and Season 2 Alpha
Tria Season 1 has officially concluded. Analyze the final snapshot results, leaderboard tiers, and the upcoming Season 2 L2 synergy alpha.
Jan 31, 20267m 26s
The Velocity Multiplier: How Transaction Frequency Shapes Points Scores
Understand how transaction frequency affects points scores, the math behind velocity multipliers, and how to optimize spend without wasteful spend spikes.
Jan 30, 20264m 44s
The 'Convincing Marshall' Scam: Why Crypto Cardholders are Targets
A deep dive into high-pressure social engineering scams targeting cardholders. Learn how scammers use 'official' authority to bypass security and what you can do to protect your wallet.
Jan 29, 20262m 58s
Bybit Card Launches in Georgia With Local VASP Registration and a Capped 10% Cashback Promo
Bybit has launched its card in Georgia, pairing local VASP registration with instant virtual access and a capped 10% cashback promotion for eligible users.
Jan 29, 20267m 40s
The Crypto Card Tax Manual: 2026 Edition
A 2000-word authoritative guide to navigating crypto taxes in 2026. From IRS Form 1099-DA to UK CARF and the automated reporting stack you need to stay compliant.
Jan 29, 20269m 04s
The 2026 Crypto Card Custody Bible: From Seed Phrases to BaaS Risk
A 2000-word deep dive into the technical and legal layers of crypto card custody. Learn about MPC, Account Abstraction (ERC-4337), and how to audit your issuer's solvency risk.
Jan 29, 202611m 15s
The Real Cost of USDC: Gas Fees by Chain, USDC vs USDT, and the Cheapest Routes in 2026
USDC gas fees range from /usr/bin/bash.001 on Solana to 5 on Ethereum. Compare transfer costs by chain, USDC vs USDT fees, and find the cheapest route to buy and spend USDC.