Visa's Crypto Card Usage Surges in 2025 with Significant Growth

According to Cointelegraph, Visa-issued crypto cards experienced a substantial increase in usage in 2025, with the total net spend rising by 525% over the previous year. Data from Dune Analytics reveals that the total net spend for six crypto cards, issued by blockchain projects in collaboration with Visa, escalated from $14.6 million in January to $91.3 million by the end of December. The six cards monitored include those from crypto payment platforms GnosisPay and Cypher, as well as decentralized finance projects EtherFi, Avici Money, Exa App, and Moonwell. Among these, the Visa-partnered EtherFi card led the pack with a total spend of $55.4 million, significantly outpacing Cypher, which secured the second spot with $20.5 million. These figures highlight the rapid adoption of crypto cards among users and underscore the strategic significance of crypto and stablecoins within Visa's global payment ecosystem, as noted by Polygon researcher @obchakevich_ on X. The increase in spending volume indicates that crypto has evolved from an experimental technology to a fully integrated tool for everyday financial transactions. Visa is poised for further growth with its crypto cards in 2026, as the company has intensified its focus on stablecoin ventures in recent months. The traditional payments firm now supports stablecoins across four blockchains and has been actively forming partnerships and enhancing infrastructure to expand access to these assets for both retail and institutional clients. In mid-December, Visa advanced its efforts by launching a stablecoin advisory team dedicated to assisting banks, merchants, and fintechs in launching and managing stablecoin products.