Crypto Cards Are Driving Blockchain Adoption as WhiteBIT Nova Hits Over 1m Transactions
Thursday,03/04/2025|08:29GMTby
James Clifford
The global crypto card market is poised to reach USD 220.46 billion by 2033.
By 2026, nearly 1 in 5 cryptocurrency owners are projected to use their holdings for payments, up from just 14.2% in 2024, indicating a shift toward real-world crypto adoption. As of 2025, over 560 million people globally own cryptocurrencies, suggesting a substantial user base for crypto payment solutions.
WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, has recorded over 1 million transactions with its recently launched Visa-enabled card for crypto payments, WhiteBIT Nova, proving the growing role of digital assets in everyday spending.
Crypto Cards vs. Traditional Payment Methods
While global debit and credit card transactions continue to dominate financial markets, crypto cards are emerging as strong competitors. They offer unique benefits such as enhanced privacy, borderless transactions, and cryptocurrency-based rewards. The global crypto credit card market, valued at USD 1.3 billion in 2024, is projected to skyrocket to USD 220.46 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period.
The convenience of crypto cards lies in the ability to instantly convert crypto to fiat at the point of sale, making digital assets more practical for everyday purchases.
How Consumers Are Using Their WhiteBIT Nova Crypto Card
WhiteBIT’s latest data shows that its crypto card users are engaging in spending patterns similar to conventional cardholders, with purchases spanning everyday essentials, entertainment, and luxury goods.
WhiteBIT’s latest data shows that its crypto card users are engaging in spending patterns similar to conventional cardholders, with purchases spanning everyday essentials, entertainment, and luxury goods.
● Most popular cryptocurrencies for spending: USDC, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) lead transactions.
● Top brands for crypto payments: WhiteBIT Nova owners are using their crypto to shop at brands such as Spotify, YouTube, Booking, KFC, Ryanair, Farfetch, and PlayStation. Luxury retailers are also seeing significant engagement, with Cartier, Balenciaga, Gucci, Dior, and Louis Vuitton processing over 5,000 transactions.
● Top spending categories: Everyday purchases dominate, with groceries, food & cafés, and subscriptionsleading crypto payments.
Cashback Rewards: A Key Driver of Crypto Card Adoption
Cash back is consistently rated as the most desired credit card reward by consumers. Crypto cashback is becoming a key incentive for WhiteBIT Nova card users as well. The top categories for cashback benefits include:
● Leisure & Entertainment: Taxi services (10.7%), Entertainment (8.2%), and Gaming (7.3%)
● Travel & Lifestyle: Auto expenses (4.9%), Airlines (4.2%)
● Wellness & Everyday Needs: Pet-related purchases (3.9%), and Medicine (3.5%)
BTC and WBT remain the most popular choices for cashback rewards, with a growing preference for WBT among users.
Digital-First: The Rise of Virtual Crypto Cards
Reflecting global trends in digital payments, 88.52% of WhiteBIT Nova card users prefer the virtual card, while only 11.48% opt for the physical version. This aligns with a broader trend where the number of global digital wallet users is expected to grow by 53% since 2022 to reach 5.2 billion, or over 60% of the global population by 2026.
Bridging the Gap Between Crypto and Traditional Finance
The rise of crypto cards like WhiteBIT Nova highlights how blockchain technology is making inroads into the traditional financial system. With over a million transactions processed, the WhiteBIT Nova card is proving that digital assets are not just for trading but can be seamlessly integrated into everyday consumer spending.
By 2026, nearly 1 in 5 cryptocurrency owners are projected to use their holdings for payments, up from just 14.2% in 2024, indicating a shift toward real-world crypto adoption. As of 2025, over 560 million people globally own cryptocurrencies, suggesting a substantial user base for crypto payment solutions.
WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, has recorded over 1 million transactions with its recently launched Visa-enabled card for crypto payments, WhiteBIT Nova, proving the growing role of digital assets in everyday spending.
Crypto Cards vs. Traditional Payment Methods
While global debit and credit card transactions continue to dominate financial markets, crypto cards are emerging as strong competitors. They offer unique benefits such as enhanced privacy, borderless transactions, and cryptocurrency-based rewards. The global crypto credit card market, valued at USD 1.3 billion in 2024, is projected to skyrocket to USD 220.46 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period.
The convenience of crypto cards lies in the ability to instantly convert crypto to fiat at the point of sale, making digital assets more practical for everyday purchases.
How Consumers Are Using Their WhiteBIT Nova Crypto Card
WhiteBIT’s latest data shows that its crypto card users are engaging in spending patterns similar to conventional cardholders, with purchases spanning everyday essentials, entertainment, and luxury goods.
WhiteBIT’s latest data shows that its crypto card users are engaging in spending patterns similar to conventional cardholders, with purchases spanning everyday essentials, entertainment, and luxury goods.
● Most popular cryptocurrencies for spending: USDC, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) lead transactions.
● Top brands for crypto payments: WhiteBIT Nova owners are using their crypto to shop at brands such as Spotify, YouTube, Booking, KFC, Ryanair, Farfetch, and PlayStation. Luxury retailers are also seeing significant engagement, with Cartier, Balenciaga, Gucci, Dior, and Louis Vuitton processing over 5,000 transactions.
● Top spending categories: Everyday purchases dominate, with groceries, food & cafés, and subscriptionsleading crypto payments.
Cashback Rewards: A Key Driver of Crypto Card Adoption
Cash back is consistently rated as the most desired credit card reward by consumers. Crypto cashback is becoming a key incentive for WhiteBIT Nova card users as well. The top categories for cashback benefits include:
● Leisure & Entertainment: Taxi services (10.7%), Entertainment (8.2%), and Gaming (7.3%)
● Travel & Lifestyle: Auto expenses (4.9%), Airlines (4.2%)
● Wellness & Everyday Needs: Pet-related purchases (3.9%), and Medicine (3.5%)
BTC and WBT remain the most popular choices for cashback rewards, with a growing preference for WBT among users.
Digital-First: The Rise of Virtual Crypto Cards
Reflecting global trends in digital payments, 88.52% of WhiteBIT Nova card users prefer the virtual card, while only 11.48% opt for the physical version. This aligns with a broader trend where the number of global digital wallet users is expected to grow by 53% since 2022 to reach 5.2 billion, or over 60% of the global population by 2026.
Bridging the Gap Between Crypto and Traditional Finance
The rise of crypto cards like WhiteBIT Nova highlights how blockchain technology is making inroads into the traditional financial system. With over a million transactions processed, the WhiteBIT Nova card is proving that digital assets are not just for trading but can be seamlessly integrated into everyday consumer spending.
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We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
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- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
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- Managing growth across emerging markets
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We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
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