Latest Crypto Credit Card News

Crypto cards now rival banks for everyday purchases in Europe, with nearly half of transactions under $12 and online spending far above the eurozone average.

The move comes as a debate is unfolding in the UK on whether users should be allowed to buy cryptocurrencies with credit cards.

The GENIUS Act could soon be up for Senate debate and crypto lobbyists urged senators to quickly pass the bill as amendments on credit card fees threaten to delay the bill.

To buy Bitcoin with a credit card, simply sign up on a crypto exchange, link your credit card, and complete the transaction.

Onchain credit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, bringing frictionless borrowing directly into crypto wallets.

Crypto debit cards allow users to spend their cryptocurrency holdings; they work by converting crypto into fiat currency at the point of sale.

MoonPay is reportedly looking to acquire Helio Pay for about $150 million, adding to the crypto firm’s merchant service offerings.

Japan’s first crypto credit card will appear in 2025 from a Japanese issuer and the company that owns Chiitan Star, the first Mascot Meme coin.

The degen-branded card is non-custodial and lets users pay by borrowing against crypto collateral, Ether.fi said.

Ripple’s significant donation to Deaton highlights the growing influence of blockchain in politics amid SEC scrutiny.

Self-custody and Lightning Network integrations are anticipated to drive the next milestone in the development of crypto cards.

Visa and Mastercard are both working on cryptocurrency initiatives, and could encourage more adoption if they offered crypto reward programs on a wider basis.

Crypto debit cards aren’t new. But Visa supports several cryptocurrencies across an enormous network. “That’s a big deal,” said economist William Luther.

Debt is on the rise — both among consumers and for the government — as well as delinquencies. How much money do you really have to keep buying crypto?

South Korea’s financial regulator is concerned about illegal outflows and money laundering risks from citizens using credit cards to buy crypto from overseas exchanges.