Crypto card monthly transaction volume surges 230% from 2025
Crypto card monthly transaction volume surged 230% year-over-year, reaching $7.8 billion cumulatively as of May 2026. Visa dominates with 90% market share through partnerships like Jupiter Global on Solana. Stablecoin adoption accelerated as everyday payments—groceries, restaurants, shopping—drive mainstream integration. Visa and Stripe's Bridge plan expansion across 100+ countries including Asia-Pacific by year-end, signaling institutional blockchain payment momentum.
Key takeaways
- 1Crypto card monthly transaction volume surged 230% year-over-year, with cumulative volume reaching $7.8 billion as of May 2026.
- 2Visa controls 90% of crypto card transactions through partnerships like Jupiter Global on Solana network.
- 3Visa and Stripe's Bridge plan to expand stablecoin payment cards across 100+ countries including Asia-Pacific by end of 2026.
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Why it matters
Stablecoin adoption as everyday payment rails signals mainstream crypto integration into traditional finance, potentially reshaping payment infrastructure globally. For Indian retail investors, expanding Asia-Pacific crypto card infrastructure by year-end could accelerate stablecoin adoption domestically if regulatory frameworks permit.
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