SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & Analysis

Artemis bridge data shows Ethereum attracted $2.1B in net capital flows YTD in 2026, even as ETF outflows hit $2.76B and exchange reserves drop to record lows. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/ethereum-leads-all-chains-2-1-billion-net-capital-flows-2026-artemis-bridge-data-exchange-reserves-low/

Arthur Hayes published a detailed financial model projecting Hyperliquid's HYPE token to $150 by August 2026, backed by $1.4B revenue and 97% buybacks. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/arthur-hayes-hype-hyperliquid-150-target-maelstrom-buyback-revenue-model/

BitMine's $9B Ethereum treasury is $7.8B underwater, but Chairman Tom Lee says the mini crypto winter is nearly over and increased weekly purchases to a 2026 high. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/bitmine-tom-lee-9-billion-ethereum-treasury-mini-crypto-winter-7-8-billion-unrealized-loss/

TRIA token goes live at 10 AM UTC on Feb 3. Season 1 airdrop claimable directly in the Tria app from launch. Staking at 15% APY. Full breakdown. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/tria-token-live-airdrop-staking-season-2/

Tria reveals TRIA tokenomics: 10B fixed supply, 41% to community, and a settlement layer powering spend, trade, and earn across all chains. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/tria-tokenomics-tria-token-settlement-governance/

White House convenes crypto firms and banks on Feb 2, 2026 to resolve CLARITY Act deadlock over stablecoin yield. Could reshape how crypto cards reward users. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/white-house-stablecoin-yield-showdown-feb-2026/

A definitive guide to the ether.fi x MEXC co-branded card. Analyze the 15% dining boost, the issuer accountability stack, and dispute protection frameworks. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/etherfi-x-mexc-co-branded-card/

Understand how transaction frequency affects points scores, the math behind velocity multipliers, and how to optimize spend without wasteful spend spikes. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/the-velocity-multiplier-how-transaction-frequency-affects-points/

Tria Season 1 has officially concluded. Analyze the final snapshot results, leaderboard tiers, and the upcoming Season 2 L2 synergy alpha. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/tria-season-1-concludes-snapshot-results-alpha/

RedotPay now supports Apple Pay and Google Pay. Here is what mobile wallet integration changes for security, daily usability, and cardholder behavior. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/redotpay-apple-google-pay-fortirecon-security-update/

Visa and Mastercard executives dismiss stablecoins for consumer payments, citing lack of product-market fit in developed markets. What this means for crypto cards. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/visa-mastercard-reject-stablecoin-payments/

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. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/bleap-launches-event-discovery-platform-50-percent-usdc-cashback/

Tether now holds $17B in gold and $122B in Treasuries with $10B profit in 2025. How this affects crypto cardholders using USDT-backed spending solutions. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/tether-gold-holdings-17-billion-usdt-reserves/

BitPay announced a weekend 20% mystery gift card boost. Here is the ROI math, the app flow, and how to verify caps before you buy. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/bitpay-mystery-gift-card-boost-guide/

Coinbase shifts from debit to Amex credit with the new Coinbase One card. Analysis of the 4% Bitcoin reward tier, membership costs, and the break-even math. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/coinbase-one-amex-4-percent-bitcoin-reward-meta/

Ether.fi and TODEY announced 15% cashback on food and groceries and 3% elsewhere. Here is the MCC logic, ROI math, and how to verify the promo. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/ether-fi-todey-grocery-cashback-alpha/

Learn how to tier your investment accounts for crypto card spending. Stop using high-yield retirement accounts for daily spend and optimize your tax and ROI math. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/crypto-card-investment-tiering-strategy/

Binance has launched MPC wallet integration for its ecosystem. Analyze how Multi-Party Computation changes security for crypto cardholders and reduces single-point-of-failure risk. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/binance-mpc-wallets-card-linked-custody-guide/

Crypto.com has launched a $250,000 SUI Airdrop Arena event. Analyze the CRO allocation requirements, the 120% points boost, and the ROI of participation. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/crypto-com-sui-airdrop-arena-guide/

Bybit EU has launched a massive 10% Bitcoin cashback program for cardholders in the EEA. We analyze the 'Supreme' tier requirements, the new physical card, and the ROI math. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/bybit-eu-10-percent-bitcoin-cashback-launch/

Avici has launched zero-fee swaps and card top-ups. Analyze how this minimizes tax drag and why 'Zero Fee' is the ultimate feature for 2026. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/avici-enables-zero-fee-swaps-topups/

Binance Earn has launched a new Yield Arena offering up to 29% APR. We analyze the risks of Dual Investment, the stablecoin alternatives like Kast, and the ROI for cardholders. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/binance-yield-arena-29-percent-apr-guide/

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. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/the-convincing-marshall-phone-scam-analysis/

A 2000-word tactical guide to maximizing your crypto card returns. Learn how to stack restaking yields, base cashback, and airdrop points to achieve 15% net ROI. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/2026-rewards-optimization-meta/

European regulators have revoked licenses for Quicko and restricted Monavate. Learn how this 'BaaS Crisis' is freezing crypto cards and how to protect your funds. Read the full article: https://www.spendnode.io/blog/crypto-card-baas-crisis-monavate-quicko/