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Crypto Markets Slide Amid Iran Tensions, ETF Outflows

Visa Dominates Crypto Card Payments, While DeFi Courts Institutions

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Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing a downturn due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran, coupled with massive ETF outflows. According to a report by Jefferies, the next wave of crypto IPOs could create a...

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Crypto markets slide due to Iran tensions and ETF outflows Visa dominates crypto card payments, with $7.2 billion in cumulative on-chain card volume...

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  • Crypto markets slide due to Iran tensions and ETF outflows
  • Visa dominates crypto card payments, with $7.2 billion in cumulative on-chain card volume
  • DeFi platforms adapt to accommodate institutional investors, with VanEck's tokenized fund landing on Euler

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The crypto market's decline is a significant setback for investors, who had been hoping for a rebound. However, the growth of crypto card payments...

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The crypto market's decline is a significant setback for investors, who had been hoping for a rebound. However, the growth of crypto card payments and the increasing involvement of institutional investors in DeFi platforms suggest a maturing market.

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The tokenized asset market could scale into trillions of dollars over the next decade." — Graham Ferguson, Securitize's head of ecosystem

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"The tokenized asset market could scale into trillions of dollars over the next decade." — Graham Ferguson, Securitize's head of ecosystem

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$600 million: Monthly crypto-card spending $7.2 billion: Cumulative on-chain card volume $1 trillion: Potential size of the crypto public market...

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The crypto market has been experiencing significant fluctuations due to various factors, including regulatory uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. However, the growth of DeFi platforms and the increasing adoption of crypto card payments suggest a promising future for the industry.

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As the crypto market continues to evolve, investors will be watching closely to see how DeFi platforms adapt to accommodate institutional investors and how Visa's dominance in crypto card payments affects the market.

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Who: Visa, VanEck, Euler What: Crypto card payments, tokenized funds, DeFi platforms Impact: Significant growth in crypto card payments, increasing...

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  • Who: Visa, VanEck, Euler
  • What: Crypto card payments, tokenized funds, DeFi platforms
  • Impact: Significant growth in crypto card payments, increasing institutional investment in DeFi platforms

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    VanEck's tokenized fund lands on Euler as DeFi courts Wall Street institutions

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Crypto Markets Slide Amid Iran Tensions, ETF Outflows

Visa Dominates Crypto Card Payments, While DeFi Courts Institutions

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Thursday, May 28, 2026 • 2 min read • 5 source references

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Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing a downturn due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran, coupled with massive ETF outflows. According to a report by Jefferies, the next wave of crypto IPOs could create a $1 trillion public market. However, the current situation has led to a sharp decline in cryptocurrency values.

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  • Crypto markets slide due to Iran tensions and ETF outflows
  • Visa dominates crypto card payments, with $7.2 billion in cumulative on-chain card volume
  • DeFi platforms adapt to accommodate institutional investors, with VanEck's tokenized fund landing on Euler

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Why It Matters

The crypto market's decline is a significant setback for investors, who had been hoping for a rebound. However, the growth of crypto card payments and the increasing involvement of institutional investors in DeFi platforms suggest a maturing market.

What Experts Say

"The tokenized asset market could scale into trillions of dollars over the next decade." — Graham Ferguson, Securitize's head of ecosystem

Key Numbers

  • $600 million: Monthly crypto-card spending
  • $7.2 billion: Cumulative on-chain card volume
  • $1 trillion: Potential size of the crypto public market after the next wave of IPOs

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The crypto market has been experiencing significant fluctuations due to various factors, including regulatory uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. However, the growth of DeFi platforms and the increasing adoption of crypto card payments suggest a promising future for the industry.

What Comes Next

As the crypto market continues to evolve, investors will be watching closely to see how DeFi platforms adapt to accommodate institutional investors and how Visa's dominance in crypto card payments affects the market.

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  • Who: Visa, VanEck, Euler
  • What: Crypto card payments, tokenized funds, DeFi platforms
  • Impact: Significant growth in crypto card payments, increasing institutional investment in DeFi platforms

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