KuCoin launches KuCard in Australia, integrating with Mastercard's global payment network.

KuCoin announced the launch of KuCard in Australia, enabling users to make everyday purchases using crypto assets at merchants worldwide that accept Mastercard, and also supporting payments via Apple Pay and Google Pay. The service initially supports 37 USDC trading pairs, covering major digital assets such as BTC, ETH, and USDT, with fiat currency conversion available in real-time during settlement. KuCoin stated that this move is an important step in improving its compliant and transparent crypto payment experience, and represents the latest progress in promoting the real-world application of crypto assets following its registration with the AUSTRAC Digital Currency Exchange (DCE).