Visa-Backed Crypto Cards Surge to $91.3 Million in Spending by 2025
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 05 2026- Significant Spending Growth: Visa-backed crypto cards saw spending soar from $14.6 million in January to $91.3 million by December 2025, indicating that cryptocurrency payment tools are increasingly becoming mainstream for everyday transactions, thereby driving broader acceptance of digital currencies.
- Stablecoins Dominate the Market: Research indicates that stablecoins accounted for nearly 100% of deposited collateral, with USDT and USDC emerging as the dominant funding sources, reflecting growing user trust in stablecoins and further propelling the use of crypto cards.
- Increased User Engagement: By late October 2025, monthly active users reached approximately 40,000, demonstrating high repeat usage and a shift in spending patterns from speculative purchases to low-ticket everyday spending, highlighting the evolving role of crypto cards as international payment accounts.
- Infrastructure Consolidation: Card-as-a-service providers like Rain captured the majority of transaction volume through shared infrastructure, although they face compliance risks and privacy concerns; successful implementation of this model could drive future market expansion.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
