According to The Block, Tether-backed wallet startup Oobit launched AI Agent Cards on Thursday, allowing autonomous bots to make purchases using USDT balances without converting to fiat or accessing corporate card credentials directly. The Visa-supported cards are usable online wherever Visa is acce

According to The Block, Oobit, a Tether-backed wallet startup, launched virtual 'Agent Cards' today that allow AI agents to spend USDT directly at Visa-supported merchants without currency conversion or per-transaction approval. Each card is assigned to a single agent and includes spending limits

According to official announcement on April 30, Banxa launched as a partner for Kite mainnet, bringing regulated fiat on-ramp infrastructure to the blockchain network. The integration enables users worldwide to access crypto through credit cards, bank transfers, and local payment methods across

Gate News update, according to an official announcement dated April 30, 2026 Gate announced that it has officially joined the Crypto Partner Program launched by Mastercard (crypto partner program). The program is a global partnership framework Mastercard is introducing for the digital assets industry. It aims to connect blockchain technology with existing payment systems and was rolled out in March 2026. According to the announcement, the program focuses on key areas including cross-border payments, stablecoin payment networks, fiat and digital-asset on/off-ramp channels, and crypto payment cards. Leveraging its capabilities in digital-asset trading and infrastructure, Gate will, within a compliant framework, advance the connection between on-chain payments and real-world payment systems, and explore real-world use cases for stablecoins in cross-border settlement, business payments, and fund distribution. The announcement states that several entities under Gate have already completed or obtained relevant regulatory registrations, licenses, authorizations, or approvals in multiple jurisdictions including Malta, Italy, Gibraltar, and The Bahamas, providing support for participation in the global payment ecosystem.

UstarPay launches beta to enable crypto-backed payments via cards for daily use and cross-border transactions, with stablecoins; pursuing US/Canada MSB licenses and using multi-signature plus cold-hot wallets for security, public version by May.

Visa unveils Intelligent Commerce Connect, enabling AI-initiated purchases via a single integration on the Visa Acceptance Platform, with payment initiation, tokenization, authentication, and controls; pilots with partners, rollout planned this year. Abstract: Visa introduces Intelligent Commerce Connect, a service that lets AI agents initiate purchases through a single integration on the Visa Acceptance Platform. It supports payment initiation, tokenization, authentication, and spending controls for both Visa and non-Visa cards, helping businesses accommodate AI-driven shopping. The service is currently piloted with partners such as Aldar, AWS, Diddo, Highnote, Mesh, Payabli, and Sumvin, with broader rollout planned later this year.

The Pokémon Trading Card Game marketplaces generated $5.38 million in weekly revenue as tokenized collectibles linked to physical cards surged. Courtyard led this growth with innovative custody and trading options, indicating a shift toward real-world asset utility.

A Korean counterfeit gang is selling forged documents via Telegram, accepting cryptocurrency and digital gift cards. They offer fake diplomas, licenses, and other legal documents, highlighting the role of cryptocurrency in facilitating anonymous transactions for illicit services. Arrests for forgery have nearly doubled in South Korea from 2021 to 2023.

Mastercard has teamed up with Lobstercash and Crossmint to facilitate AI agent payments via existing credit and debit cards, integrating into current financial systems with no new wallets needed. This partnership allows AI to automate transactions, enhancing efficiency and security.

Mastercard has launched support for cross-border transactions via Apple Pay for its bank cards issued in China, partnering with major banks. This rollout completes Mastercard's Apple Pay service in Greater China, enhancing payment options for cardholders.