SoFi, Orbi and Mastercard Launch Crypto-Linked Card in Mexico
- —Purchases can be funded with fiat or eligible crypto balances, converted to fiat at checkout
- —SoFiUSD, SoFi's stablecoin, is part of the program's digital asset infrastructure
- —Connection to Mastercard's MxDS supports card transactions and ATM cash withdrawals
- —Stablecoins accounted for 40% of crypto purchases on Bitso in Mexico in 2025, versus 18% for Bitcoin
Why it matters: Stablecoins are being woven into mainstream payment rails in Latin America, where demand for digital dollars and cross-border transfers is rising.
Source: CoinTrust