Long-form research and explainers. Verified data, named methodology, no hype. Every article tells you what most users actually earn, what they actually pay, and what the tax position actually is. Updated August 2026.
No crypto brand issues its own card. We name the issuer behind all 23 cards we review, explain what a BIN sponsor is, and show why 23 brands collapse into roughly six back-ends, including the five cards already killed or suspended by issuer exits.
Read article →The headline says 5-8%. Most users get 0.8-3%. The gap comes from staking tiers, token price risk, and category exclusions. We break down what every major card actually pays in practice, with a 12-card comparison table.
Read article →Stablecoin, native token, and points cashback are categorically different products. We explain how each model arrives, what determines its value, and what the HMRC tax position is for each one.
Read article →Crypto card staking is collateral, not yield. We work through the maths on every card that requires staking, the cards that don't, and the realistic earn rate after token price movement.
Read article →Four cards carry meaningful airdrop or TGE potential. Each one has a different risk profile. We score likelihood across four signals and give realistic outcome estimates for each.
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