Tesla shares have doubled since Tim Walz mocked the stocks decline, as the 
Minnesota governor ends his reelection bid in 2026.
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Tesla stock up 100% since Walz criticism, as he exits 2026 governor race

Bitcoin’s structure has turned bullish, yet traders are split on whether 
$100,000 could mark a bull expansion or bear continuation.

Bitcoin enters ‘strength’ phase, but $100K debate heats up between traders

The final week of 2025 and the first trading days of 2026 delivered a clear 
shift in exchange-traded fund (ETF) positioning, led by a strong bitcoin 
rebound. Ether posted decent inflows, while XRP and Solana continued to 
quietly sustain momentum. Bitcoin Leads ETF Reset as XRP, Solana Stay 
Resilient The turn of the calendar brought […]

ETF Weekly Recap: Bitcoin and Ether Rebound to Start 2026 Strong

Consumer use of crypto-linked payment cards continued to gain traction heading 
into 2026, following a sharp rise in spending volumes reported by Visa for 
2025. Data from Dune Analytics shows that spending across Visa-backed crypto 
cards increased steadily throughout last year, a significant growth. Related 
Reading: XRP Is Setting Up For Its ‘Next Explosive Move,’ Analysts Say: Here’s 
The Target Across six Visa-partnered crypto card programs, total net spending 
rose from $14.6 million in January 2025 to $91.3 million by December. The 
increase represents a 525% jump over the year and reflects growing consumer 
comfort with paying directly from crypto wallets at traditional points of 
sale. The cards are issued by a mix of crypto payment platforms and 
decentralized finance projects, including EtherFi, Cypher, GnosisPay, Avici 
Money, Exa App, and Moonwell. ETH&#8217;s price trends slightly to the upside on the 
daily chart. Source: ETHUSD on Tradingview EtherFi and Cypher Lead Visa Crypto 
Card Spending Among the tracked programs, EtherFi recorded the highest 
spending volume, accounting for $55.4 million in transactions during 2025. 
That figure placed it well ahead of Cypher, which ranked second with $20.5 
million in total spend. The remaining card issuers posted smaller but 
consistent increases, suggesting broader participation across the ecosystem 
rather than growth driven by a single outlier. Monthly spending data shows a 
gradual rise throughout the year, with no major spikes or sharp reversals. 
Analysts say this pattern points to routine usage rather than one-off events. 
Commenting on the data, Polygon researcher Alex Obchakevich noted that crypto 
card spending increasingly reflects regular financial behavior, indicating 
that crypto-linked cards are moving beyond experimental use cases. Visa 
Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure Visa’s growing role in crypto payments has 
been supported by its expanding stablecoin infrastructure. The payments firm 
now enables stablecoin settlement across multiple blockchains, including 
Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and Stellar. This setup allows card issuers to 
convert crypto balances to fiat in real time during transactions, while still 
relying on Visa’s global merchant network. In December 2025, Visa also 
launched a stablecoin advisory team focused on helping banks, merchants, and 
fintech companies design and manage stablecoin-based products. The initiative 
highlights Visa’s view that blockchain-based settlement and programmable money 
are becoming more relevant to mainstream payments. Outlook for Crypto Card 
Usage in 2026 With spending volumes rising and infrastructure continuing to 
expand, crypto card usage is expected to grow further in 2026. While volumes 
remain concentrated in the U.S., Europe, and parts of the Asia-Pacific region, 
the steady increase suggests consumer crypto spending is becoming more 
normalized. Related Reading: Memecoin Strength Returns After Historic Market 
Decline: A Setup For A Comeback? How sustained this trend will be may depend 
on broader market conditions and continued integration between crypto 
platforms and established payment networks. Cover image from ChatGPT, BTCUSD 
chart from Tradingview

Consumer Crypto Spending Grows in 2026 as Visa Reports Major Card Growth

Strive&#8217;s strategic Bitcoin investments highlight a growing trend of asset 
managers integrating cryptocurrency for long-term capital growth.
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