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Crypto Card Spending Jumps Threefold in a Year, Paymentscan Data Shows

Published

24 August 2026

Topic

operational-macro

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Fintech

Geography

United States

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Read at pymnts.com

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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Crypto card spending has tripled within a year, reaching $1.04 billion in July 2026, driven largely by dollar-backed stablecoins which now fund most transactions on these cards. This shift highlights increasing mainstream use of digital assets for everyday purchases through existing payment networks like Mastercard and Visa.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Crypto spending is turning everyday wallets into gateways for stablecoins, pressing FinTech founders to add crypto-wallet features within familiar banking apps or risk losing customers seeking seamless digital dollar access.

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1 source · 24 Aug 2026

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