Crypto Card Spending Jumps Threefold in a Year, Paymentscan Data Shows
PYMNTS · Published Aug 23, 2026, 8:51 PM EDT
Article Summary
Cryptocurrency card spending has reportedly more than tripled in the last year amid increased retail purchasing. Spending on these cards came to $1.04 billion in July thanks to dollar-backed stablecoins and more people purchasing everyday items like groceries, CoinDesk reported Sunday (Aug. 23).
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What Happened
Cryptocurrency card spending has reportedly more than tripled in the last year amid increased retail purchasing. Spending on these cards came to $1.04 billion in July thanks to dollar-backed stablecoins and more people purchasing everyday items like groceries, CoinDesk reported Sunday (Aug. 23).
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Market Context
Published by PYMNTS. Category: Stablecoins. Published Aug 23, 2026, 8:51 PM EDT.
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