Jan 22, 20263m 37s
The Evolution of Crypto Off-Ramps: From CEXs to Direct Card Spending
Trace the evolution of crypto off-ramps. Discover how direct card spending is replacing centralized exchange withdrawals for faster, cheaper liquidity.
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 22, 202610m 32s
The Spread Trap: Why Zero-Fee Crypto Cards Cost More
Beware of the 'Zero Fee' trap. Learn how crypto cards use hidden spreads to charge you more than a transparent commission on your purchases.
Jan 21, 20269m 40s
MPC Security for Crypto Cards: How Key Splitting Protects Your Funds
How Multi-Party Computation (MPC) protects crypto cards: threshold signatures, key share architecture, vs. multisig comparison, real security incidents, and implementation across 12 major cards.
Jan 21, 20268 min
How Crypto Card Cashback Works: Tiers, Caps, and What You Actually Earn
Deep-dive into crypto cashback tiers, staking requirements, monthly caps, token volatility, and real ROI calculations. Compare instant vs vested rewards across 10+ major cards.
Jan 21, 20268m 11s
Crypto Debit vs Credit Cards: Which Model Fits Your Spending
Analysis of crypto debit vs credit cards: tax implications, LTV ratios, liquidation risk, and which model suits your spending pattern. Real examples from 15+ cards.
Jan 21, 20268m 32s
How Crypto Card Points Convert to Airdrops and What They Are Actually Worth
How crypto card points programs work, historical TGE conversion rates, risk analysis, and strategies for maximizing airdrop value from Tria, Ether.fi, and Xplace.
Jan 21, 20268m 49s
Yield-Bearing Crypto Cards: How to Spend USDe, USDm and sDAI While Earning 5-15% APY
How yield-bearing stablecoin cards work: USDe, USDm, sDAI mechanics, real ROI calculations vs standard cashback, risk frameworks, and which balance level makes them worthwhile.
Jan 21, 202610m 59s
Crypto Card Tax Guide 2026: US, UK and EU Treatment
Is crypto cashback taxable income? Capital gains calculations, jurisdiction-specific rules for US/UK/EU, optimization strategies, and real-world examples with numbers.
Jan 21, 202613m 20s
Reward Stacking: How to Earn 5-8% Total Cashback with Curve + Crypto Cards
How reward stacking works: layer Curve, crypto cards, and merchant loyalty for 5-8% total returns. Real math, MCC optimization, and break-even analysis.
Jan 21, 202612m 48s
Social Fi and Crypto Cards: How Farcaster and Lens Profiles Boost Airdrops
How linking your Farcaster or Lens profile to crypto cards unlocks 3-10x airdrop multipliers. Real scoring systems, privacy-preserving tech, and ROI analysis.