Cashi Launches Card for Paying with Stablecoins in Hong Kong

cryptonews.ruPublished on 2026-08-14Last updated on 2026-08-14

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Cashi has launched a payment card in Hong Kong that allows users to spend stablecoins and earn cashback, with Thredd serving as the AI-powered payment processing partner. The Cashi app enables users to store, transfer, and spend digital assets for everyday expenses like groceries, subscriptions, online shopping, and travel. Currently, virtual Visa cards and Google Pay are available in Hong Kong. The company plans to expand to Mexico by the end of 2026, where it will introduce physical cards and Apple Pay support. This launch in Hong Kong and Mexico is intended as a stepping stone for Cashi's further global market expansion.

Thredd — a payment processing platform that uses AI, has become the technology partner for Cashi in launching a new card that allows payments with stablecoins and earning cashback. The service is currently operational in Hong Kong, with entry into the Mexican market planned for the end of 2026.

Cashi is an application for everyday payments using stablecoins. Through it, users can store and transfer digital assets, and with the Cashi card — pay for groceries, subscriptions, online purchases, travel, and other daily expenses. Cashback is also earned on purchases.

In Hong Kong, virtual Visa cards and payments via Google Pay are currently available. In Mexico, Cashi plans to issue physical cards and add support for Apple Pay. In the future, the company expects to use the launches in these countries to enter other markets.

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Related Questions

QWhich company provided the AI-powered payment processing platform for Cashi's new stablecoin card?

AThredd

QIn which region is the Cashi stablecoin card service currently available?

AHong Kong

QWhat are the future expansion plans mentioned for the Cashi card service, specifically which country and by when?

AIt is planned to enter the Mexican market by the end of 2026.

QWhat are the main benefits or features offered to users of the Cashi card according to the article?

AUsers can pay for everyday expenses with stablecoins and earn cashback on purchases.

QWhat types of cards and payment methods are available for Cashi users in Hong Kong currently?

AVirtual Visa cards and payment via Google Pay are currently available in Hong Kong.

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