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Crypto Card Payments Reached Record $12.5 Billion Amid Growing Stablecoin Use

October 6, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC (1 hour ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

Crypto-linked card payments reportedly hit a record $12.5 billion, driven largely by increased stablecoin adoption. The milestone reflects growing use of cryptocurrency for everyday transactions through card payment infrastructure.

WHY IT MATTERS

Think of a crypto card like a gift card that automatically converts your cryptocurrency into regular money when you tap to pay at a store. You hold crypto in your account, but the merchant receives dollars or euros just like any other card transaction. This record spending volume suggests that more people are finding practical, everyday uses for cryptocurrency beyond just holding it as an investment. Stablecoins, which are a type of crypto designed to stay pegged to the value of a dollar, are especially suited for this because their value does not swing wildly from day to day the way Bitcoin might. For newcomers, this trend shows how crypto is gradually being integrated into familiar payment systems rather than requiring entirely new ways to transact.

Crypto card payments allow users to spend cryptocurrency at merchants that accept traditional card networks such as Visa or Mastercard. These cards typically convert crypto holdings into fiat currency at the point of sale, enabling users to pay at any retailer that accepts standard cards.

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