Guides
Binance hack: what to check while withdrawals are paused
Binance has paused withdrawals on several networks and says it is investigating. What you can check now, why the loss figures vary, and the scams that follow.
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Self-custody
Crypto Cards
Holyheld Card review: fees, cashback and who can get one
Holyheld is a non-custodial Mastercard that spends stablecoins and ETH from your own wallet, with no monthly fee but a 1.5% top-up charge and EU-only shipping.
Crypto Cards
Bitget Wallet Card: 3% cashback, the $2 spend and KYC
The Bitget Wallet Card pays 3% cashback and up to 20 USDT after a first purchase. A 10 USDT balance, a $2 minimum spend and a KYC review decide who gets it.
Crypto Cards
COCA Visa Card Elite: rewards, custody and payment costs
COCA advertised up to 8% cashback, but the Starter screen showed 1%. Compare the applicable tier with funding costs and the rules for wallet and card balances.
Crypto Cards
Trustee Card review: crypto funding, spending and custody
Trustee Card offers crypto funding and Visa payments. Its wallet and card balances need separate checks, from custody and conversion costs to withdrawal rules.
Crypto Cards
Payy Card review: self-custody and the limits of privacy
The Payy Card was discontinued. Its earlier offer paired a self-custody wallet with private blockchain activity, but the issuer still held card transaction data.
Crypto Cards
Ledger CL Card review: payments, costs and custody
An approved $4.00 Chevron purchase supports the Ledger CL Card's convenience claim. Custody, conversion costs and account terms need separate scrutiny.
Crypto Cards
Avici Card: crypto-backed credit, custody and borrowing risks
Avici was presented as a Visa credit card backed by crypto collateral. I look at the borrowing obligations behind its custody, fee and reward claims.
Crypto Cards
Oobit crypto card review: payments, custody and costs
Oobit connects wallet-funded crypto payments with Visa purchases and bank transfers. Conversion costs, wallet permissions and regional eligibility need a closer look.
Crypto Cards
Ether.fi Cash Card: cashback conditions, fees and risks
Ether.fi Cash Card cashback depends on membership and spending bands. Rewards arrive in weETH with a 7-day lock, while regional issuance fees and FX charges add costs.
Crypto Cards
Bleap card review: self-custody, fees and cashback
Bleap connects a self-custody wallet to a debit Mastercard without a separate card balance. Here's how its payment permissions, fees and conditional USDC cashback work.
DeFi
Byreal DEX: Bybit's plan to combine liquidity with self-custody
Byreal combines a Solana DEX with a token launchpad and yield vaults. Its hybrid design pairs Bybit-linked liquidity with a promise of user-controlled funds.