KuCoin launches KuCard in Australia for instant USDC payments via Mastercard.

KuCoin has introduced KuCard in Australia, enabling users to spend USDC cryptocurrency instantly through Mastercard's payment network. This service automates the conversion of USDC to fiat currency at the point of sale, allowing seamless transactions at millions of merchants without manual conversion steps. KuCard supports multiple USDC trading pairs and offers both physical and digital card options compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay. The launch, backed by regulatory compliance through AUSTRAC, enhances cryptocurrency's practical use in everyday retail payments and intensifies competition in the crypto payment card market.