Gemini has rolled out a new credit card built around Solana, turning everyday spending into an automatic staking opportunity.
The move strengthens the exchange’s presence in the crypto-payments space and signals deeper integration with blockchain ecosystems that offer both speed and yield potential.
The Solana Edition Credit Card allows customers to earn SOL on purchases and immediately put those rewards to work through auto-staking, eliminating the need for manual transfers or third-party wallets.
Holders can expect up to 4% back in SOL, with select partner promotions pushing that figure higher. Gemini’s Vault Rewards program even unlocks enhanced cashback rates of up to 10% based on spending habits and promotions.
Visually inspired by Solana’s distinctive color palette, the card aims to bring a more tangible connection between digital assets and real-world usage. It follows Gemini’s earlier success with its XRP-branded card, which helped the exchange grow its user base by turning everyday shopping into a tool for gradual crypto accumulation.
Beyond the rewards, Gemini’s latest offering carries no annual or foreign transaction fees and supports instant payouts in over 50 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Partnerships with global brands like Booking.com and Lyft further sweeten the deal, positioning the card as a lifestyle product rather than a niche crypto tool.
The timing of the launch aligns with Gemini’s wider growth ambitions. The company recently secured regulatory approval in Europe under a MiFID II license, paving the way for crypto derivatives trading across the bloc.
Nasdaq’s $50 million investment ahead of Gemini’s expected IPO underscores rising institutional confidence in its model, while co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss continue to push for friendlier crypto legislation in the United States.
At the same time, Gemini is tightening its connection to Solana’s ecosystem. Support for stablecoin transfers such as USDC and USDT on the network has already gone live, offering faster settlement speeds and lower fees – key advantages that make Solana one of the preferred platforms for payment innovation.
