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MetaMask has taken self-custody mainstream. The Consensys wallet launched its Mastercard card across 49 US states, letting users spend crypto at above 150 million merchants while keeping full control until the point of purchase. And on that same day, perp DEX Grvt integrated Aave so traders earn yield on collateral without closing positions. The tools that last are those that fill the gap, that are powered up by their utility. And DeepSnitch AI is one of them, likely the very best right now if moonshot gains are what you’re after in early 2026. The platform has five AI agents to give insight into trading like never before. And with above $1.75M raised, it’s still priced at just $0.04228, launch is practically on the doorstep, and 1000x run is on the cards in the near future. Crypto industry updates and exchange announcements paving a new world MetaMask’s card keeps assets in your wallet until the exact moment a transaction clears, meaning you hold full custody right up to the point of purchase, which is a pretty big shift from exchange-issued cards that require pre-loaded deposits. It’s compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay, works at above 150 million merchants globally, and the premium Metal Card at $199/year makes the deal even sweeter, with 3% cashback and zero foreign transaction fees. And Grvt’s Aave integration goes after one of DeFi’s oldest and most frustrating capital inefficiencies, which is, namely, margin collateral that just sits there doing absolutely nothing while you trade. Now, USDT earns Aave lending returns simultaneously (yields reaching up to 11%) without requiring traders to close their positions first.  Aave’s founder, Stani Kulechov, called it a major capital efficiency improvement, and it’s the first time a perp DEX has embedded an external yield source directly into active trading collateral. These regulatory…

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