- Cardano and Wirex launch the ADA Card supporting 685+ crypto assets.
- Users can earn up to 8% cash back and access DeFi features.
- Non-custodial and risk-weighted yield upgrades are planned for 2026.
Cardano has taken a decisive step toward real-world utility by launching the first-ever ADA Card, developed in partnership with global fintech company Wirex and the commercial arm of the Cardano blockchain, EMURGO.
Unveiled at the 2025 Cardano Summit in Berlin, the new Cardano Card marks a significant advancement for ADA, making it usable for everyday transactions in over 130 countries.
Integrated with Visa — which launched a tokenized digital asset platform in 2024 — the card enables purchases and ATM withdrawals wherever Visa is accepted, and it supports more than 685 cryptocurrencies, including ADA, BTC, ETH and stablecoins such as USDC.
The card is built directly into the Wirex app, bringing crypto and fiat functions together on a single platform.
Users can access their digital assets seamlessly while benefiting from features like crypto-collateralized loans, yield accounts and structured trading products.
With up to 8% cash back on purchases and ATM usage, the Cardano Card aims to redefine how holders use crypto in everyday life.
Bridging blockchain and traditional finance
For EMURGO and Wirex, this initiative represents a strategic move to connect blockchain technology with established financial systems.
The card’s launch responds to years of growing demand for products that make digital assets usable in the real economy.
Industry reports estimate over 820 million crypto wallets worldwide, yet only a small portion are used for payments.
By offering a seamless, multi-chain solution backed by Visa’s global infrastructure, Cardano and Wirex position ADA as a gateway for millions of users to decentralized finance (DeFi) through familiar payment experiences.
EMURGO CEO Phillip Pon described the project as “mobile-ready, fintech-friendly and uniquely built for on-chain finance,” emphasizing its potential to expand Cardano’s footprint in the global fintech space.
Looking ahead, EMURGO has outlined a phased roadmap that includes a non-custodial version targeted for 2026, enabling users to retain full control of their assets.
Future updates will introduce features such as automated staking, tokenized real-world asset (RWA) yields and enhanced DeFi integrations.
Importantly, a portion of the card’s revenues will be directed to the Cardano treasury, strengthening the ecosystem’s long-term sustainability.
Wirex — which has processed over $20 billion in transactions and serves more than six million users — views the Cardano partnership as an extension of its mission to bridge the Web3 economy with traditional finance.
Wirex founder Georgy Sokolov said the partnership marks a turning point for the network, bringing “millions of users closer to a future where digital assets are seamlessly integrated into everyday financial life.”
The Wirex and EMURGO partnership provides Cardano with an effective entry into mainstream payments and offers users tangible incentives to use ADA in daily financial activities.