Anyone who's building a stablecoin wallet needs to have a card connected to it if they want consumers and businesses to be able to have that value held in the wallet spent in the real world. This integration between crypto infrastructure and traditional payment networks enables practical utility for stablecoin holders seeking real-world transaction capabilities.
This year, cash ranked as the third-most-used payment method, behind credit and debit cards, according to the Federal Reserve Financial Service's 2025 Diary of Consumer Payment Choice. And Gen Zers are leading the charge in ditching paper for plastic. Results from a Cash App/Harris Poll survey released Thursday shows more than half of Gen Z only uses cash as a "last resort" when paying, and almost a third said people who pay with cash are either "out of touch" or "cringe."
In 2025, crypto cards have evolved significantly, becoming practical tools that enable users to spend cryptocurrencies seamlessly in their everyday lives. These cards convert cryptocurrency to fiat currency in real-time, offer various rewards, and are accepted globally through major payment networks, including Visa and Mastercard.
