Jan 28, 20264m 01s
Tria Secures $12M in Strategic Funding for Neo-Bank Evolution
Tria raises $12M from backers like Polygon and the Ethereum Foundation to scale its 'Proof of Spend' points program and unified crypto banking platform.
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 28, 20264m 24s
Wells Fargo's Inactivity Fee Trap vs. Crypto Card Transparency
A viral Reddit story reveals the nightmare of traditional bank inactivity fees. Compare these hidden costs with the transparent fee models of 2026 crypto cards.
Jan 27, 20264m 22s
Zero FX Fees on Crypto Cards: What It Actually Covers (and Doesn't)
Zero FX fees do not mean zero costs. Learn how card networks set rates, when DCC applies, and how to estimate real ROI on crypto card spending before you swipe.
Jan 27, 20263m 48s
When Cashback Caps Erase Rewards Value
Cashback caps can cut effective reward rates to a fraction of the headline number. Learn the math, risk signals, and compare caps across cards.
Jan 27, 20263m 16s
Why Cashback Disappears: MCC Codes and Reward Exclusions
MCC exclusions can turn a 3% crypto card into 1% in practice. Learn how merchant codes affect rewards, caps, and how to model the real rate for ROI today.
Jan 27, 20264m 12s
Virtual vs Physical Crypto Cards: What Actually Changes
Virtual vs physical crypto cards differ on limits, KYC timing, and fraud controls. This guide shows what changes, when limits unlock, and which to use first.
Jan 27, 20265m 01s
Debit vs Prepaid Crypto Cards: The Hidden Differences That Change Risk and Cost
Debit and prepaid crypto cards look similar, but funding flow, protections, and fees differ. Learn the hidden mechanics, risk math, and selection checklist.
Jan 23, 202610m 48s
Yield-Linked Spending: How to Earn Interest on Your Daily Card Balance
A cleaner guide to crypto cards that keep balances productive: balance APY, spend-against-collateral models, where the yield is real, and where the risks hide.
Jan 23, 202611m 46s
Self-Custody Crypto Cards: What Changes When You Hold Your Own Keys
Self-custody vs custodial crypto cards: security architecture, gas fees, recovery mechanisms, real breach case studies, and a cost-benefit analysis of 7 cards with actual numbers.
Jan 22, 202614m 28s
Metal vs. Plastic: Does Crypto Card Build Quality Signal Security?
Does a heavy metal crypto card actually mean better security? Compare metal vs plastic cards on durability, status, and hidden technical limits.