Crypto

Bitcoin selling pressure persists; will $81,603 hold?

Bitcoin recovered above the $82,000 level after slipping below $80,000, but its short-term direction remains unclear. It rose 1.28 percent over 24 hours to $82,295, following a sharp drop that triggered $948 million in liquidations, mostly long positions. Charts point to $81,603 as a key level. Indicators such as ADX and RSI suggest selling pressure. Prediction markets show lower odds of new October highs and higher odds of a drop to $77,500.

Finance

Who makes money when paying with a stablecoin card? The hidden revenue structure

Stablecoin cards let users pay in digital dollars while merchants receive local currency through existing payment rails. Companies involved earn mainly from payment fees, with additional revenue possible from FX conversion, settlement funding and subscriptions, though traditional operating costs remain. Interchange fees are a key source, but costs for processing, fraud prevention and compliance reduce returns. Cashback, fee caps and FX spreads can also erode profitability.