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The Kulipa Advantage: How we run a true self-custodial debit card
In this article we explain how Kulipa can operate a card connected directly to a wallet it does not control, processing payments with no collateral whilst retaining a fast and efficient UX for users.
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Crypto Compass - Week 3
Trump nominates the SEC and CFTC Commissioners, Circle acquires Hasnote, ESMA pushes for eelisting of non-MiCA compliant stablecoins

Crypto Compass - Week 2
Coinbase Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans, first signs of Trump's decisions to come, more and more banks exploring crypto, regulatory clarity coming to Kenya

Crypto Compass - Week 1
CFTC Chair Warns of Crypto Gaps, Venezuelans Ditching Dollars for Crypto, Bhutan adds crypto to strategic reserves

Crypto Compass - Week 52
Bitcoin reserves on the agenda of a lot of governments, second largest French bank to offer crypto, MoonPay acquiring Helio Pay

Crypto Compass - Week 51
Ripple finally launches RLUSD, India advocates global crypto regulation framework, MiCA-compliant stablecoins dominate European markets, Usual Adopts M0 Infrastructure for Stablecoin

Crypto Compass - Week 50
Circle and Binance Partner to Boost USDC Adoption, Stablecoin Market Cap Nears $200 Billion, Digital Euro Leader Resigns Amid Controversy, India's Central Bank Sees CBDC Potential

Crypto Compass - Week 49
David Marcus stance on the death of Diem (formerly Libra), Nuvei Expands Blockchain Payments in Latam, Coinbase Exec Predicts Stablecoin Regulations in the US by 2025

Crypto Compass - Week 48
Robinhood Adds USDC in EU Markets, BlackRock-Backed Stablecoin Gains Traction, Coinbase Won't Support Celo Migration

What is the interchange fee? And how can it improve revenue for crypto wallets?
In previous articles, we’ve detailed how payments work, noting that the incentive for much of the work done by various players is being able to receive a portion of the interchange fees. Today, we’ll go into more detail on the interchange fee, including who shares it, how it’s calculated, and why Kulipa brings clarity to its partner wallets about what they’ll earn.