In a significant advancement for digital asset utility, Tangem has launched Tangem Pay, a pioneering payment solution enabling global expenditure of Circle’s USDC stablecoin through virtual Visa cards directly linked to self-custodial hardware wallets. This integration bridges decentralized finance with traditional payment infrastructure, allowing users to maintain full control over their digital assets while accessing Visa’s extensive merchant network.
The service eliminates intermediary conversion steps typically required when spending cryptocurrencies, providing seamless transactions where USDC balances are directly debited from users’ Tangem wallets. This development represents a crucial step toward mainstream cryptocurrency adoption, combining the security benefits of non-custodial storage with the convenience of established payment rails.
Tangem Pay’s virtual Visa card functionality operates worldwide, offering users unprecedented flexibility in utilizing their stablecoin holdings for everyday purchases and online transactions. The integration maintains Tangem’s commitment to user-controlled assets while expanding practical use cases for digital currencies in conventional commerce.
This launch positions Tangem at the forefront of payment innovation within the blockchain ecosystem, potentially setting new standards for how self-custodied digital assets interact with traditional financial systems. The service is expected to appeal particularly to cryptocurrency enthusiasts seeking greater utility from their holdings without compromising security principles.
