- Cardano and Wirex launch an ADA card supporting 685+ crypto assets.
- Users can earn up to 8% cashback and gain access to DeFi features.
- Non-custodial and RWA yield upgrades planned for 2026.
Cardano has taken a major step toward real-world utility with the introduction of its first-ever ADA card, developed in partnership with global fintech company Wirex and the blockchain’s commercial arm, EMURGO.
The new Cardano card, unveiled at the Cardano Summit 2025 in Berlin, marks an important milestone for ADA by enabling everyday transactions in more than 130 countries.
Through integration with Visa, which launched its tokenized digital asset platform in 2024, the card allows users to make purchases and withdrawals anywhere Visa is accepted. It supports more than 685 cryptocurrency assets, including ADA, BTC, ETH and stablecoins such as USDC.
The card is embedded directly in the Wirex app, bringing crypto and fiat functions together on a single platform.
Users can spend their digital assets seamlessly while accessing features such as crypto-backed loans, yield accounts and structured trading products.
With up to 8% cashback on purchases and ATM access, the Cardano card aims to redefine how holders use crypto in everyday life.
Bridging blockchain and traditional finance
For EMURGO and Wirex, this initiative is a strategic move to connect blockchain technology with established financial systems.
The card’s rollout follows years of growing demand for products that make digital assets usable in the real economy.
Industry reports indicate there are more than 820 million crypto wallets globally, yet only a small fraction are used for payments.
By offering a seamless, multi-chain solution backed by Visa’s global infrastructure, Cardano and Wirex position ADA as an entry point for millions of users to access decentralized finance (DeFi) through familiar payment experiences.
Phillip Pon, CEO of EMURGO, described the project as “mobile-ready, fintech-friendly and uniquely built for on-chain finance,” highlighting its potential to expand Cardano’s presence in global fintech.
Looking ahead, EMURGO has outlined a multi-phase roadmap that includes a non-custodial version in 2026, which will give users full control over their assets.
Future updates will introduce features such as automatic staking, tokenized real-world asset (RWA) yields and enhanced DeFi integrations.
Importantly, a portion of the card’s revenue will be directed to the Cardano Treasury, reinforcing the ecosystem’s long-term sustainability.
Wirex—having processed more than $20 billion in transactions and serving over six million users—views the Cardano partnership as an extension of its mission to bridge the Web3 economy with traditional finance.
Georgy Sokolov, Wirex’s co-founder, said the partnership represents 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 partnership between Wirex and EMURGO gives Cardano a powerful gateway into mainstream payments while offering users tangible incentives to use ADA in their daily financial activities.