EMURGO Opens Registration for the New Cardano Card – A Smarter Way to Spend Crypto
Users can think of it as their all-in-one key to the future of on-chain finance: Spend their crypto, earn rewards, and unlock new Cardano-native features — all from one sleek card.
What is the Cardano Card?
At launch, it's a custodial, multi-chain card that lets you spend ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, USDC, and USDT, and many more. Soon after, self-custody and yield-bearing options are in the works — because crypto shouldn't force users to choose between control, convenience, or earning.
Whether someone is a Cardano power user or just curious, the Cardano Card gives:
Seamless global spending with top crypto assets
On-chain rewards (yes, including ADA-back)
Staking access directly through the card
Airdrop eligibility for active users
Optional borrowing using ADA as collateral
Full transparency and control over your funds
And here's a twist Cardano users will love: A portion of the profits from the Cardano Card is intended for donation to the Cardano Treasury — meaning the more a user swipes, the more they support the network's future.
The card rollout begins with a limited early interest cohort — so for anyone that wants in, sign up is now available at cardanocard.io and follow @thecardanocard on X to get the latest drops.
A smarter, faster, and more Cardano-native way to spend crypto is coming.
About EMURGO
EMURGO is a co-founding entity of the Cardano Blockchain that drives the commercial adoption of blockchain technology and asset tokenization. Through strategic investments, partnerships, and infrastructure development, EMURGO connects traditional finance and Web3, enabling trust, scalability, and the tokenization of real-world assets.
To connect and learn more, visit https://emurgo.io.
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Users should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Nothing contained herein shall constitute a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by EMURGO to invest.
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