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OKX has announced the launch of the OKX Card in Europe, expanding its payments 
footprint across the European Economic Area. The product allows users to pay 
with stablecoins at merchants that accept Mastercard, positioning crypto 
balances for direct everyday use rather than requiring prior conversion or 
preloaded fiat balances. Related Reading: XRP Derivatives Reset: Open Interest 
Drops Nearly 60% From July Peak The announcement comes at a time when crypto 
infrastructure is increasingly intersecting with traditional financial rails. 
While price action across major assets remains volatile, platforms are 
continuing to build payment and settlement tools aimed at reducing friction 
between on-chain assets and real-world spending. Rather than introducing a new 
payment concept, OKX is formalizing an existing demand: using stablecoins as a 
transactional medium within regulated environments. The broader relevance of 
the launch lies less in novelty and more in how crypto-native mechanics—such 
as self-custody and on-chain settlement—are being adapted to conventional 
consumer payment formats. Crypto Payments, DeFi, and TradFi Convergence 
According to the details released by OKX, the OKX Card enables direct 
stablecoin payments without requiring users to manually convert assets or 
preload funds. Stablecoins remain in the user’s wallet until purchase, when 
conversion occurs at checkout. The card charges no transaction or FX fees and 
applies a stated 0.4% market spread when converting stablecoins to euros. It 
is issued via a licensed European payments partner and operates under standard 
AML and KYC requirements within the EEA. The card supports Apple Pay and 
Google Pay, and functions anywhere the Mastercard network is accepted. OKX 
also confirmed a limited rewards program, offering crypto-denominated cashback 
during the initial launch period. Related Reading: Bitcoin Derivatives 
Pressure Hits 30-Day Extreme, Price Refuses To Break This launch reflects a 
broader trend: firms are repackaging DeFi infrastructure into TradFi-facing 
products. These companies now embed core DeFi elements—self-custody, on-chain 
settlement, and stablecoin liquidity—directly into regulated consumer tools 
like payment cards. This does not replace DeFi, but extends its utility beyond 
native crypto environments. DeFi is no longer only an alternative system 
running in parallel, but a backend layer increasingly integrated into 
traditional financial interfaces. OKB Consolidates After Sharp 2025 Repricing 
OKB is trading near $107 on the daily chart, consolidating after a sharp 
repricing cycle that unfolded in the second half of 2025. The structure 
reflects a classic post-rally digestion phase rather than active trend 
continuation. After peaking above the $220–$240 area, the price entered a 
prolonged corrective move that erased a large portion of the prior advance and 
shifted market control back toward sellers. From a trend perspective, the 
moving averages define the current regime clearly. OKB remains below the 
50-day moving average (blue), which has turned down and continues to cap 
upside attempts. The 100-day moving average (green) is also sloping lower, 
reinforcing a zone of layered resistance between roughly $120 and $135. In 
contrast, the 200-day moving average (red) is still rising and currently sits 
just below price, acting as a key medium-to-long-term support reference. 
Related Reading: Bitcoin Breaks Below $87K As Political Risk Spikes – 
Liquidations Reveal The Real Driver Recent candles show reduced volatility and 
compressed ranges. While volume has declined materially compared to the 
distribution phase near the highs. This combination points to market 
equilibrium, not aggressive selling pressure. Buyers appear willing to defend 
the 200-day average, but lack the momentum needed to reclaim short-term trend 
levels. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

OKX Launches Crypto Payment Card Across the European Economic Area

OKX founder Star Xu unveils OKX Pay and a Mastercard-linked OKX Card to turn 
fiat-backed stablecoins into a compliant everyday payment rail inside the EU’s 
rules. Europe’s crypto industry is inching from speculation to spendability, 
and OKX wants to be the…

OKX launches new card to support everyday payments in Europe

The launch of OKX Card in Europe could accelerate crypto adoption by 
integrating stablecoins into everyday transactions, enhancing financial 
inclusivity.
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OKX debuts OKX Card in Europe with zero fees and instant rewards

South Korea’s ruling party has finalized a Digital Asset Basic Act that 
tightens stablecoin rules with a ₩5b capital bar while signaling it wants to 
attract crypto business. South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party has finalized 
the draft of its long-awaited…

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