Ledger will launch visa crypto card for users in the US

With an approach to self -ocustody and real payments with crypto, Ledger Speak a card Visa In alliance with Baanx, which allows users in the US Bitcoin either USDC

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• The idea after this product is to promote daily payments with cryptocurrencies, easily and easily.
• Users will get 1% cashback in BTC either USDC for each purchase.
• 63% of the transactions recorded so far are domestic purchases.
• Available for users in the US, except in New York and Vermont.

The hardware developer for cryptocurrency storage, Ledger, He has taken an important step towards the massive adoption of cryptocurrencies in everyday use, since he announced plans to officially launch his card in the United States Visa “Crypto Life” (CL).

According to information published by Ledger, reviewed by COINDESK, This card allows users to receive up to 1% reimbursement in Bitcoin (BTC) either USDC For each purchase that is made with the product, and also enables the option to receive salaries directly in the associated account by bank transfer.

A card designed for crypto life

Developed together with Baanx, A firm specialized in conversion solutions between Fiat and Cripto money, the card Cl It seeks to position itself as a key tool in the self -managed payment ecosystem. This company has previously collaborated with platforms such as Metamk, Tools for Humanity and Exodus, offering similar crypto card solutions.

The card It will be available from June 30, 2025 for US residents. except in the states of New York and Vermont, due to local regulations.

According to Jean-Francois Rochet, Executive Vice President of Consumer Services of Ledger, He pointed out that “Living crypto life means having property, access and real utility about your digital assets.” In his official statement, he stressed that the card Cl It responds to that vision, facilitating the use of cryptocurrencies in daily life.

Simon Jones, commercial director of Baanx, He also highlighted the scope of the product: “The Card Card, designed for Ledger, is a step towards cryptocus payments on a daily basis, directly in your pocket.”

According to the preliminary data presented by Baanx, Domestic purchases represent 63% of all transactions made so far with this card. This percentage includes expenses in supermarkets, pharmacies, and other usual consumption stores. The entertainment and fashion categories also showed considerable growth, reflecting the increase in the use of crypt in non -exclusively digital contexts.

This approach to everyday expenses highlights an evolution in the use of cryptocurrencies, previously reserved for investment or transfers, now increasingly present in physical purchases.

In addition, upon receiving salaries directly on the card, users will be able to turn their salary into cryptocurrencies and spend without the need to turn a Fiat currency, which represents an advantage for those who bet on a crypto-native economy.

Visa and MasterCard: of conservative allies to Crypto promoters

This movement of Ledger and Baanx It occurs in a context where large card emitters like Visa and Mastercard They have begun to embrace the world of cryptocurrencies. Both companies are aligning their strategies with the growing tendency of the use of stablecoins and decentralized payments, aware of the growing attraction of their own custody for users.

The incorporation of characteristics such as crypto cashback, payments without intermediaries and reception of salaries directly in Blockchain It marks a new stage in the integration of digital assets with the traditional financial system.

In this scenario, products like the card Cl of Ledger Not only do they offer immediate benefits to their users, but they also serve as proof of concept for a new form of banking based on the user’s financial sovereignty.

Written article with the help of an AI content editor, edited by Angel Di Matteo / Diariobitcoin

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