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SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & Analysis
Listen to the SpendNode podcast for narrated crypto audio news and analysis on policy, stablecoins, payments, market structure, and crypto cards.
Episodes
SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & AnalysisThe Death of the Rebate: Why Spotify and Netflix Perks are Disappearing
Why are crypto cards cutting Spotify and Netflix rebates? Discover the shift toward sustainable reward models and what replaces 'free' subscriptions. Read the…
SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & AnalysisThe 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. Read…
SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & AnalysisThe Regulatory Landscape of 2026: MiCA 2.0 and Your Crypto Card
How does MiCA 2.0 impact your crypto card choice? Learn about the new EU regulations and how they affect card privacy, limits, and availability. Read the full…
SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & AnalysisThe 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. Read the full…
SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & AnalysisUnderstanding White-Label Crypto Card Issuers: Baanx, Striga, and Monerium
Learn how white-label issuers like Baanx and Striga power your favorite crypto cards. Discover the infrastructure behind the Web3 payment revolution. Read the…
SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & AnalysisCrypto Card FX Fees: The Real Cost of Spending Abroad
Analysis of FX fees, conversion spreads, weekend markups, and DCC traps across 15+ crypto cards. Best options for international travelers and digital nomads…
SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & AnalysisCrypto 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…
SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & AnalysisCrypto 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+…
SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & AnalysisHow 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…
SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & AnalysisHow 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…
SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & AnalysisMPC 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…
SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & AnalysisReward 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. Read…
SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & AnalysisSocial 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…
SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & AnalysisYield-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…