Emurgo, the investment arm of Cardano, partners with Wirex to issue the Cardano Card, bringing multi‑chain crypto spending to millions.
At the Cardano Summit in Berlin, Emurgo announced a strategic partnership with Wirex to issue the Cardano Card, a multi‑chain crypto card integrated into the Wirex app and immediately visible to Wirex’s six million users across 130 countries. Summit attendees can register onsite to preview plastic, metal and virtual cards, while the phased rollout includes a planned non‑custodial Cardano card release in 2026.
The Cardano Card supports 685+ cryptocurrencies and stablecoins (including ADA, BTC, ETH, USDC) for online and offline Visa acceptance, offers up to 8% crypto cashback, ATM access, low FX fees and decentralized finance (DeFi) utilities like yield and loans, and Emurgo says a share of profits is intended for the Cardano Treasury; card availability varies by region and issuance is subject to eligibility and Wirex terms. Emurgo CEO Phillip Pon calls the launch a boost for Cardano’s banking visibility, and Wirex co‑founder Georgy Sokolov highlights the move toward mainstream crypto adoption.
🧭 FAQs
• Who are the partners behind the Cardano Card globally? Emurgo and UK‑based Wirex (6 million users across 130 countries) are partnering on the Cardano Card.
• Which cryptocurrencies will the Cardano Card support for users worldwide? The card supports 685+ cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, including ADA, BTC, ETH and USDC.
• When will the non‑custodial Cardano card launch in the market? Phase two non‑custodial Cardano card functionality is forecasted for release in 2026.