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Sudden SpikeSnapshot Window: 2026-07-05 14:10 UTC · ← Back to Crypto Overview
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A few crypto cards are going out of business, leaving users surprised by sudden announcements. To me, it is not surprising. Card programs are expensive to mantain (and sometimes to launch) pair that with an unsustainable cashback program... they are doomed. That's why I've
AI visual note: A financial calculator dashboard showing a crypto card program's economics with inputs like 5,000 active cardholders, $600 avg monthly spend/user, and 1.2% interchange rate, resulting in a net monthly revenue of **-$8,700** ($-104,400 annualized) with cashback costs of -$30,000 and user maintenance of -$7,500. The image illustrates why crypto card programs fail, as the "Reality check" note explains that interchange is rarely a clean take rate and most issuers charge hidden fees, reinforcing the post's argument about unsustainable unit economics.