Ready Card to halt USDC card service outside EEA after issuer change

Users were told cards would be disabled within one hour as the company changed its card-issuing provider, with the disruption mainly affecting cards used outside the European Economic Area.

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Summary

Ready Card said its cards would be disabled within one hour because of changes involving its card-issuing service provider, with the impact falling mainly on cards used outside the European Economic Area. The update points to an abrupt interruption in card access tied to backend payment infrastructure rather than a broader market move, highlighting how crypto-linked payment products can depend on third-party issuers to keep card services running across regions.

Terms & Concepts
  • European Economic Area: Regional market covering EU countries and some nearby members.
  • card-issuing service provider: Company that enables payment cards to be issued and operated.