WHY THIS MATTERS:
Stablecoins are increasingly being used as practical financial tools across Latin America, where inflation, currency volatility and cross-border payment friction remain persistent challenges. By launching a USD-denominated crypto payment card that allows users to spend USDC directly from a self-custodial wallet, Bitget Wallet is attempting to bridge crypto balances with everyday commerce. Automatic conversion at the point of sale and fee rebates within monthly limits aim to reduce the hidden FX costs that often erode value in traditional cross-border spending.

The integration with Mastercard’s global network and mobile wallet support removes a major barrier to adoption: usability. Instead…