- Cardano and Wirex launch an ADA card supporting 685+ crypto assets.
- Users can earn up to 8% cashback and access DeFi features.
- Non-custodial upgrades and RWA yields planned for 2026.
Cardano has taken a major step toward real-world utility with the launch of its first ADA card, developed in collaboration with global fintech Wirex and Cardano’s commercial arm, EMURGO.
Unveiled at the Cardano Summit 2025 in Berlin, the new Cardano Card represents a significant milestone for ADA, as it can now be issued for everyday transactions across more than 130 countries.
Integrated with Visa — which introduced its tokenized digital-asset platform in 2024 — the card allows users to make purchases and withdrawals anywhere Visa is accepted, and supports over 685 cryptocurrencies, including ADA, BTC, ETH and stablecoins such as USDC.
The card is fully integrated into the Wirex app, combining crypto and fiat features on a single platform.
Users can spend their digital assets seamlessly while accessing services 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 launch responds to years of growing demand for products that make digital assets usable in the real economy.
Industry reports estimate there are over 820 million crypto wallets worldwide, yet only a small fraction are used for payments.
By offering a seamless multi-chain solution built on Visa’s global infrastructure, Cardano and Wirex position ADA as a gateway for millions of users to access decentralized finance (DeFi) through familiar payment experiences.
Phillip Poon, CEO of EMURGO, described the project as “mobile-ready, fintech-friendly and uniquely designed for on-chain finance,” highlighting its potential to expand Cardano’s presence in the global fintech sector.
Looking ahead, EMURGO has outlined a multi-stage roadmap that includes a non-custodial version in 2026, giving users full control over their assets.
Future updates will introduce features such as auto-staking, tokenized real-world-asset (RWA) yields and deeper DeFi integrations.
Notably, a portion of the card’s revenues will be directed to the Cardano treasury to strengthen the ecosystem’s long-term sustainability.
Wirex, which has processed more than $20 billion in transactions and serves over six million users, views the Cardano partnership as an extension of its mission to bridge the Web3 economy with traditional finance.
Georgy Sokolov, co-founder of Wirex, said the partnership marks a turning point for the network and brings “millions of users closer to a future where digital assets are seamlessly integrated into everyday finance.”
The partnership between Wirex and EMURGO provides Cardano with a powerful entry into mainstream payments while giving users tangible incentives to use ADA in their daily financial activities.