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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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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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$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....

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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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Morning Minute: Crypto Majors Slide on Iran Escalations, ETF Outflows
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Stablecoins were supposed to bypass credit cards, but now Visa is winning crypto card payments
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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

By Emergent Markets Desk

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

Thursday, May 28, 2026
2 min read
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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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"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 after the next wave of IPOs

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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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