MetaMask launches Metal Payment Cards with CompoSecure and Baanx. Spend crypto directly from a self-custody wallet, no intermediaries needed. Instant on-chain approvals in under five seconds for transactions. The Crypto wallet MetaMask has announced that it is going to launch a new crypto debit card under the name of MetaMask Metal Payment Card in partnership with CompoSecure and Baanx. The announcement April 28, 2025, represents a big leap in the world of cryptocurrency and everyday spending. Users can load their MetaMask wallet with cryptocurrency and use the card at any store that accepts Mastercard.The card’s early access program is available in the United States (with the exception of New York and Vermont), the United Kingdom, European Economic Area, Switzerland, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico at this time. They are offering a waitlist for other regions and plan to launch this globally in the second quarter of 2025. A Game-Changer for Crypto Spending Digital currency payment mechanism With the MetaMask Metal Payment Card, buying and selling cryptocurrency should be a breeze.Using instant onchain approvals in less than 5 secs, users can pay directly from self custody wallet. Thus, there is no need to worry about crypto spending because it is done on the exchanges to convert to fiat. In contrast to traditional approaches, this card eliminates the necessity for preloading funds and does not involve third-party participation.However, it is integrated smoothly with the MetaMask wallet, and users still have full control over their assets. This is the same ethos of self custody (holding of private keys within the individual’s possession without relying on centralized entities). MetaMask also stressed another point, this time about how easy the card is to use as it works like any standard payment card. Their innovation is meant to make crypto a practical, real world choice for purchases, from retail to dining, in a more practical sense than that which is often available through centralized exchanges. Also, the card has 1% USDC cashback on USDC purchases, providing another reason to use the card.Those interested can now join the waitlist, and When the card is made available in their location, MetaMask will send them a notification. Partnerships Driving Innovation MetaMask, CompoSecure and Baanx are in partnership on this. CompoSecure was well established for its metal payment card know–how and a security solution and came up with a premium card design. Baanx is a crypto payment service leader that is doing what it can to have the infrastructure in place to support the transactions. Baanx’s Chief Commercial Officer Simon Jones talks about why this partnership is critical for Baanx. In the collaboration with MetaMask and Mastercard, he stated that crypto can now be done with tap to pay, which is instant and no intermediaries. The result is a metal card that is clean and safe for the user. This MetaMask Metal Payment Card is a major step forward for the crypto industry, allowing digital assets to be used on a daily basis in an easy way. As the global rollout comes quickly, it will modify how users work with their crypto assets. The post MetaMask Gears Up to Launch Crypto Debit Card appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

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