Visa Cards Ride the Crypto Wave — Spending Up 525%

Visa Crypto Card Spending Surges 525% in 2025 In 2025, spending on crypto-linked Visa cards experienced a dramatic surge, highlighting a significant shift in how digital assets are being used in everyday commerce. According to on-chain data compiled by Dune Analytics, total net spending on Visa-issued cryptocurrency cards jumped 525% over the year, rising from $14.6 million in January to $91.3 million by December. This surge highlights a clear shift that cryptocurrency is moving beyond speculation into real-world, consumer-ready payments. Once niche, crypto payments are rapidly emerging as a practical option for everyday spending, from retail checkouts to cross-border transactions. A key driver of this surge has been the expanded integration of stablecoins, crypto tokens pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar, into Visa’s payment infrastructure. By supporting stablecoin settlement across multiple blockchains, Visa has enabled seamless conversion of digital assets into spendable value at millions of merchant terminals...

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