Research Team
James Thornton
Editorial Director
James oversees editorial strategy and protocol research at Decentralized Finance. With a background in financial journalism and over eight years covering digital asset markets, he focuses on DeFi protocol architecture, governance mechanisms, and institutional adoption trends. He has followed decentralised finance since the early Compound and Maker era.
Articles by James Thornton
KAST Switches to USD Cashback and Eyes Q4 2026 Token Event as CEO Shares Roadmap Update
KAST Founder and CEO Raagulan Pathy has announced a major shift to real USD cashback rewards, a Q4 2026 TGE target, and a potential path towards tokenised equity — outlining why the company is choosing substance over token hype.
KAST Crypto Card Review 2026: The Complete Guide to Spending Stablecoins Anywhere
The KAST crypto card lets you spend USDC, USDT, and other stablecoins anywhere Visa is accepted — across 150 million merchants in 170+ countries. This complete guide covers every card tier, fee, reward rate, and sign-up benefit for 2026.
Stablecoin Market Hits $323 Billion: How to Actually Spend Your Stablecoins in Real Life (2026)
Total stablecoin supply has crossed $323 billion — a new all-time high — even as the broader crypto market remains below its October 2025 peaks. With 16 stablecoins now above $1 billion in supply, more holders than ever are asking the same question: how do you actually spend stablecoins in everyday life?
Best Crypto Cards 2026: KAST vs Coinbase Card vs Crypto.com — Which Is Worth It?
The crypto card market has matured significantly in 2026, with KAST, Coinbase Card, and Crypto.com Visa all competing for stablecoin spenders. We compare reward rates, fees, supported assets, global acceptance, and sign-up bonuses to help you pick the right card.
KAST Referral Code 2026: Use VZV2ELQQ for Bonus Rewards on Sign-Up
The KAST referral code VZV2ELQQ unlocks bonus points and cashback rewards for new users signing up to the KAST crypto card platform in 2026. Here is exactly what you get, how to redeem it, and why KAST is one of the most compelling crypto card sign-ups this year.
KAST TGE 2026: Everything We Know About the Token Launch and Tokenised Equity Plans
KAST's Token Generation Event is targeting Q4 2026 — but CEO Raagulan Pathy has opened the door to tokenised equity and pre-IPO instruments as alternatives to a standard token airdrop. Here is what KAST point holders, card users, and potential investors need to know.
KAST Card: 35 Most-Asked Questions Answered (2026)
Everything people are asking about the KAST crypto card in 2026 — from 'is KAST legit?' to 'how do KAST points work?', card fees, KYC, supported countries, Apple Pay, ATM limits, the referral code, and the Q4 2026 TGE. Direct answers to every common question.