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<h2 id="bybit-card-recognized-for-excellence-in-bridging-crypto-and-traditional-payments">Bybit Card Recognized for Excellence in Bridging Crypto and Traditional Payments</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.bybit.com/en/press" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Bybit</strong></a>, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced that its <a href="https://www.bybit.com/cards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Bybit Card</strong></a> has been honored by <strong>Mastercard</strong> as the <strong>“Best Performing Crypto Card”</strong> at <strong>EDGE 2025</strong>, Mastercard’s flagship forum for innovation in payments and commerce across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA).</p>
<p>Now in its fourth edition, EDGE brings together global leaders in payments, fintech, and digital infrastructure to explore how technologies like <strong>AI, tokenization, and embedded finance</strong> are shaping the future of commerce. Under this year’s theme — <em>“Commerce: De-Coded”</em> — the event highlighted the accelerating convergence of traditional and digital finance, underscoring the role of crypto payment solutions like the Bybit Card in driving adoption.</p>
<p>“We are honored to receive this award from Mastercard, a global leader in financial innovation and a trusted partner in payment technology,” said <strong>Sophie Chen</strong>, Head of Marketing at Bybit Card and Pay. “This recognition validates Bybit’s vision to make crypto freedom a reality and ensure digital assets can be used as effortlessly as traditional currencies.”</p>
<h3 id="investor-takeaway">Investor Takeaway</h3>
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 Bybit’s Mastercard recognition reinforces its position as a frontrunner in crypto payments — driving real-world adoption and redefining digital asset utility in global commerce.
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<h2 id="bybit-card-a-gateway-to-seamless-crypto-spending">Bybit Card: A Gateway to Seamless Crypto Spending</h2>
<p>Since its <strong>launch in 2024</strong>, the Bybit Card has rapidly grown to over <strong>two million global users</strong>, setting a new benchmark for crypto-integrated payment solutions. It enables digital asset holders to spend their cryptocurrencies directly at <strong>millions of Mastercard-accepted merchants</strong> worldwide, converting crypto to fiat in real time during each transaction.</p>
<p>Through a unified experience that combines convenience, rewards, and accessibility, Bybit has built one of the most robust crypto payment ecosystems on the market. Key features of the Bybit Card include:</p>
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 <li><strong>Crypto Convenience:</strong> Seamless spending of cryptocurrencies with instant fiat conversion and cash withdrawals via supported ATMs.</li>
 <li><strong>Zero Annual Fees:</strong> No hidden costs, plus up to <strong>8% APR</strong> on card balances.</li>
 <li><strong>Year-Round Perks:</strong> 100% rebates on popular subscriptions such as <em>Netflix</em>, <em>Spotify</em>, and AI tools, plus <strong>airport lounge access</strong> and seasonal benefits.</li>
 <li><strong>Multi-Asset Support:</strong> Compatible with <strong>BTC, ETH, XRP, TON, USDT, USDC, MNT, and BNB</strong>, with cashback in <strong>USDC, USDT, BTC, and AVAX</strong>.</li>
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<p>Bybit’s commitment to creating a <strong>frictionless crypto payment experience</strong> reflects a broader shift in consumer expectations. As digital assets gain legitimacy, solutions that merge security, rewards, and global usability are paving the way for mass adoption.</p>
<h2 id="mastercard-edge-2025-where-fintech-and-crypto-converge">Mastercard EDGE 2025: Where Fintech and Crypto Converge</h2>
<p>At EDGE 2025, Mastercard emphasized the acceleration of next-generation payment technologies across the EEMEA region. Nearly <strong>50% of all Mastercard online transactions in Europe are now tokenized</strong> — a milestone on the company’s path toward <strong>100% tokenization by 2030</strong>. Meanwhile, AI-driven commerce continues to evolve rapidly, with analysts projecting that <strong>AI assistants will facilitate up to 20% of global eCommerce activity by the end of 2025</strong>.</p>
<p>Against this backdrop, Bybit’s award-winning card stood out as an example of <strong>real-world crypto innovation</strong>. By leveraging Mastercard’s network and infrastructure, the Bybit Card offers institutional-grade reliability and consumer-grade simplicity — closing the gap between decentralized finance and everyday usability.</p>
<p>“EDGE 2025 brought together the companies actively shaping the next generation of payments,” Chen added. “Our partnership with Mastercard ensures that crypto users can enjoy the same seamless, secure, and rewarding experiences as traditional cardholders — and more.”</p>
<h3 id="investor-takeaway">Investor Takeaway</h3>
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 As tokenization and AI transform commerce, Bybit’s Mastercard-backed payment ecosystem illustrates how crypto can evolve into a trusted, mainstream financial tool.
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<h2 id="empowering-the-future-of-digital-payments">Empowering the Future of Digital Payments</h2>
<p>The “Best Performing Crypto Card” award further cements Bybit’s growing influence in the intersection of <strong>crypto, fintech, and global payments</strong>. The Bybit Card’s design — combining secure, real-time asset conversion with unmatched lifestyle rewards — positions it as a key driver in making digital assets both spendable and rewarding for millions of users.</p>
<p>With its ongoing expansion and Mastercard partnership, <a href="https://financefeeds.com/bybit-becomes-uaes-first-licensed-virtual-asset-exchange/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bybit</a> continues to strengthen its role as a leading innovator in crypto payment solutions — transforming digital assets from speculative investments into everyday financial instruments.</p>

Bybit Card Wins “Best Performing Crypto Card” Award from Mastercard at EDGE 2025

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