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Crypto card spending exceeds $1 billion annually as stablecoins drive retail adoption
Tracked crypto card spending topped $1 billion annually, with volume more than tripling over the past year. USDC and USDT funded over 70% of transactions, with users increasingly paying for groceries, rides, and subscription services.
Why it matters for the crypto market
Signals material progress toward mainstream retail adoption of crypto for everyday payments, moving beyond investment-only use cases.
Source: CoinDesk
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