Crypto-funded debit card
A card program where customer fiat balances are funded from crypto holdings, typically through an off-ramp at point of sale or top-up.
Examples: MetaMask Card (Baanx + Mastercard) · Crypto.com Visa Card · Coinbase Card
0 permitted 2 conditional 0 not permitted 2 reviewed of 2 total
Questions this model answers
- What e-money / payment-institution license is required?
- How is the crypto-to-fiat conversion regulated?
- What KYC and AML obligations apply to cardholders?
- What partner-bank or BIN-sponsor arrangements are required?
| Jurisdiction | Verdict | Local entity | Licensing burden | Source | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Conditional | Required | High | AI · Reviewed | View → |
| United States | Conditional | Required | High | AI · Reviewed | View → |
Each row links to the full structured verdict including AML obligations, key restrictions, key risks, and the underlying fact-by-fact evidence. The verdicts are a synthesis layer — they cite the existing regulatory facts, never restate them.