Visa-backed crypto cards recorded a sharp rise in consumer spending last year, with total net spend jumping 525% from January to December. According to data compiled from on-chain trackers, spending moved from $14.6 million in January to $91.3 million by the end of December.
Major Cards Driving The Growth Spending Patterns And Data SourceAccording to Polygon researcher @obchakevich_ on X Sunday, these numbers show that crypto cards are gaining traction with users and highlight how important crypto and stablecoins have become for Visa’s worldwide payment network.
What This Means For Payments Visa Moves On Stablecoins And Advisory WorkGrowth on a small set of cards does not mean mass adoption yet. Observers caution that regulation, consumer protection, and merchant acceptance remain key constraints. At the same time, the numbers do show that crypto-linked payments are no longer just a niche experiment; they are being used for real transactions by measurable groups of users.
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