Major CEX Launches Crypto Payment Card in Australia, Integrates Mastercard Network

Gate News message, April 24 — A leading cryptocurrency exchange has launched a payment card in Australia, enabling users to spend digital assets at merchants worldwide that accept Mastercard, with support for Apple Pay and Google Pay transactions.

The service initially supports 37 USDC trading pairs, including major assets such as BTC, ETH, and USDT. Transactions settle in real-time, with crypto automatically converted to fiat currency at checkout. The exchange stated this represents a key step in delivering compliant and transparent crypto payment experiences.

This launch follows the exchange's completion of Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) registration as a Digital Currency Exchange (DCE), marking its latest effort to drive real-world adoption of digital assets.