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Kraken Partners with Mastercard to Bring Crypto Payments to 150M Merchants in UK and Europe

Crypto exchange Kraken is joining forces with Mastercard to allow digital asset holders in the UK and Europe to spend their cryptocurrencies at over 150 million merchants worldwide. As part of the partnership, Kraken will soon launch both physical and digital debit cards that enable users to spend crypto and stablecoins for everyday purchases, according to a recent press release.

These cards will integrate directly with Kraken Pay, the exchange's cross-border payment platform introduced earlier this year. Kraken Pay supports transactions in more than 300 crypto and fiat currencies, expanding the real-world utility of digital assets.

According to the press release, over 200,000 users have already activated their personal "Kraktag" - a unique identifier linked to their Kraken wallet - which streamlines global transfers and simplifies the payment process.

The new debit cards are expected to be rolled out in the coming weeks, with a waitlist now open for interested users. Kraken, which serves more than 15 million customers worldwide, is leveraging Mastercard's extensive payment infrastructure to broaden access to crypto-based financial tools.

The goal is to make digital assets more practical for real-world transactions. "Crypto is transforming the payments industry, and we envision a future where global commerce and everyday payments are powered by cryptoassets," said Kraken Co-CEO David Ripley. "Our customers want to be able to easily pay for goods and services with their cryptocurrencies or stablecoins. This partnership with Mastercard is a major step toward making that vision a reality."