Global crypto card spending surges 150% YoY; Bipa launches new plans with Black Mastercard

Crypto-linked card spending reached $759M globally in July 2026, up 2.5x from $306M a year earlier, with average ticket rising from $59 to $86, indicating adoption for recurring expenses. Bipa's new plans with benefits and a Black Mastercard signal continued product expansion in the crypto payments space. The trend suggests growing mainstream integration of crypto in daily transactions, though the market impact is moderate.