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Crypto card startups are racking up losses just to buy your loyalty with big rewards
Publication: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
Author: Francisco Rodrigues
Source published: 01/11/2026, 15:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 01/11/2026, 18:23:26 UTC
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Briefings
A 2026 article reports that crypto card startups are investing heavily in rewards programs to acquire users, betting that trading, lending, and staking revenue will eventually cover these costs. The evidence suggests a strategy where providers use high-value incentives to convert potential customers into profitable cardholders.
Key points
- Crypto card startups are investing in rewards programs to acquire users.
- Providers are betting trading, lending, and staking revenue will cover rewards.
Context
This article highlights a specific strategy where crypto card providers use substantial rewards to attract customers, anticipating that transaction-based income will eventually offset marketing expenses.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single sentence stating the strategy; specific numbers, dates, or outcomes are not provided. The article does not claim these rewards will succeed or fail, nor does it offer any forecasts or predictions about the financial viability of this approach.
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