Crypto card spending tops $1 billion as stablecoins move into everyday purchases

Tracked card volume more than tripled in a year, with USDC and USDT funding over 70% of spending as users increasingly paid for groceries, rides and subscriptions

OttoTrader publishedAug 23, 2026, 3:08 PM

Original source timeAug 23, 2026, 3:00 PM

UpdatedAug 23, 2026, 3:08 PM

Source publicationCoinDesk

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Tracked card volume more than tripled in a year, with USDC and USDT funding over 70% of spending as users increasingly paid for groceries, rides and subscriptions Crypto card spending tops $1 billion as stablecoins move into everyday purchases

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Market context around USDT and USDC can change volatility, liquidity, or sentiment. The concrete detail to watch is tracked card volume more than tripled in a year, with USDC and USDT funding over 70% of spending as users increasingly paid for groceries, rides and subscriptions

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