WEEKLY WRAP · 2026-04-05

Mar 29 – Apr 5, 2026

Reviewed by Card Pilled Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Last verified 2026-04-05

TL;DR · This Week

4 quick hits · market context · 8 cards updated

INDUSTRY

Crypto Card Transactions Hit $607M All-Time High in March

Crypto payment cards surged to a record $607M in monthly transaction volume in March 2026, a 211% increase year-over-year. RedotPay led with ~$375M, followed by Ether.fi ($60M) and KAST ($58M). Active addresses approached 300K with 2.77M transactions processed. Visa dominates with 97% of volume; Tron leads blockchain settlement at 33.5%. The boom underscores how stablecoin-funded cards are going mainstream.

Source: Cryptonomist RedotPay → Ether.fi Cash → KAST Card →

RATES

KAST Season 6 Goes Live, Rates Cut 20-50%

KAST’s Season 6 launched April 1 with significant rate reductions: Standard dropped from 2% to 1%, Premium from 5% to 4%, and Luxe from 8% to 6% KAST Points. The separate 4% $MOVE cashback layer continues on all tiers. A 0% FX promo runs April 1–June 30. Founders tier is closing to new enrollments April 11. $KAST TGE remains pending with a Q2 2026 target.

Source: KAST KAST Card → Pengu Card →

LAUNCH

Fold Launches First Bitcoin-Only Credit Card

Fold’s no-annual-fee metal Visa credit card went live March 17 via Stripe and Celtic Bank. Cardholders earn 1.5% unlimited BTC back on all purchases, up to 4% total with BTC Pay and Auto-Stack bonuses on the first $2,000/month. Fold reported 34% revenue growth and 75K+ waitlist served. The card makes Fold the first publicly traded company (NASDAQ: FLD) to offer a bitcoin-only credit card.

Source: Bitcoin Magazine Fold Credit Card → Fold Card →

Quick Hits

  1. Pudgy Penguins × KAST Pengu Card goes live, Visa debit in 170+ countries, 6-12% rewards (KAST Points + MOVE), virtual first with physical coming later. PENGU token spiked 5.6% on announcement. source Pengu Card →
  2. Mastercard expands Crypto Partner Program to 85+ companies, with Agent Suite launching Q2 2026 to support blockchain payments, stablecoin settlement, and cross-border commerce. source
  3. GENIUS Act implementation clock ticking, additional federal regulations on stablecoin issuer licensing, capital, and custody due by July 18, 2026. Seven major economies now mandate full reserve backing. source
  4. Bit2Me Card added to our database, Spanish exchange’s Visa debit with up to 9% cashback in B2M token. Available in EU/EEA. source Bit2Me Card →

Market Context

The $607M monthly record confirms that crypto cards are now a meaningful payment vertical, not an experiment. The KAST Season 6 rate cuts, while expected, signal that early-adopter subsidy-era rewards are winding down as providers move toward sustainability. Fold’s bitcoin credit card is a bet that BTC-only rewards can compete in a market dominated by multi-token programs.

Database Updates

Cards updated this week: KAST Card → Fold Credit Card → SolCard → Robinhood Gold Card → Tap Global Card →

New cards added: Pengu Card → Bit2Me Card → X Money Card →

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