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Crypto Exchange Gemini Launches Solana-Themed Credit Card With Auto-Staking Rewards
The new Solana edition of the Gemini Credit Card lets users earn up to 4% back in SOL and auto-stake rewards for extra yield.

Barclays to Ban Credit-Card Crypto Purchases Starting Friday
Barclays said it will block cryptocurrency transactions on Barclaycard as of June 27 because of "certain risks" when purchasing crypto.

Ether.fi Rolls Out Crypto Hotel Booking Service as It Takes Another Step Towards Neobank Status
Ether.fi's Cash product manages $25 million worth of user deposits just one month after going live.

Bitcoin and Web3 Wallet Firm Ledger Brings 'Crypto Life' Visa Card to U.S. Users
The card, facilitated by crypto card enabler Baanx, offers users 1% cashback in bitcoin (BTC) or USDC on purchases, and the ability to directly deposit paychecks into the on-chain card account via bank transfer.

Demand for Crypto Remains Low Amid Rising Credit Card Default Rates
U.S. citizens continue to fall behind on their credit card and consumer loans. The mounting pile of debt and loans could imply low demand and interest in investing in risk-on assets like cryptocurrencies. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Mastercard Executive Calls New Crypto Rewards Credit Card 'An Act of Brilliance'
During a panel at Consensus 2021, Mastercard's Global Head Of New Digital Infrastructure and Fintech, Jessica Turner, elaborates on a new crypto rewards credit card, in partnership with Gemini, which will allow more people to become involved in the crypto world.

