OKX Card Usage Surges Across Europe as Crypto Moves Into Everyday Spending

OKX Card Usage Surges Across Europe as Crypto Moves Into Everyday Spending

VALLETTA, Malta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 19, 2026-

OKX Card Spending Jumps 280% in Europe as Crypto Enters Everyday Payments

OKX says spending on its crypto debit card in Europe rose 280% year-over-year this summer, with transactions up 178% over the same period. The company’s data shows the fastest growth in groceries and transport, categories it says point to...

Crypto payment cards Europe aren’t hype: spending hit $759M despite Bitcoin’s slide

Crypto payment cards are quietly becoming a normal part of daily spending in Europe, and fresh numbers from OKX suggest the shift is happening faster than most people realize. Spending on crypto-linked cards across the industry hit a record $759 million in July, and OKX says its own card business...