The Good Tech Companies - DeCard and Visa Launch DeCard Luminaries, a Premium Credit Card for Web3 Visionaries

Episode Date: September 30, 2025

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/decard-and-visa-launch-decard-luminaries-a-premium-credit-card-for-web3-visionaries. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #visa-card, #btcwire, #press-release, #blockchain-development, #crypto-adoption, #crypto-exchange, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @btcwire. Learn more about this writer by checking @btcwire's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. DeCard Luminaries is a premium Visa credit card that brings stablecoins into real-world payments. It offers members global access and exclusive lifestyle privileges. The global stablecoin market has more than doubled in size over the past two years.

This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. Descartes and Visa launch Descartes Luminaries, a premium credit card for Web 3 visionaries, by BTC wire. Descartes by DCS, formerly Diners Club Singapore, today announced the launch of Descartes a premium Visa credit card that brings stable coins into real-world payments at Visa accepting merchant locations while offering members global access and exclusive lifestyle privileges. DeCard Luminaries launch event from LR, Cary Teo, head of sellers in fintex, Singapore and Brunei, Visa, Nishint Sangavi, head of digital currencies Asia Pacific, Visa, Karen Lowe, CEO, DCS, Joan Hahn, COO, DCS, Gihang, chairman, DCS, HTTPS-C-C-DN, Hacker Noon, Com, Images, FS1P-QB-B1SD, WX-O-W-2-S-U-J-Z-W-Z-W-Z-W-Z-W-Z-K-2 minus 7991,379-R. JPEG, this launch follows the introduction of the original Descartes Visa card in May 2025,

which allows users to convert stable coins such as USDT and USDA for everyday spending. Descartes Luminaries represents the next step in this journey, elevating the flagship product to meet the needs of a premium audience, including Web 3 visionaries, C-suite executives, and influential community leaders seeking Marethin payments, but also lifestyle access and exclusive benefits. According to the Bank for International Settlements, the global stable coin market has more than doubled in size over the past two years, from 125 United States dollars Billianto approximately 255 billion United States dollars as of June 2025.

At the same time, regulatory clarity in the U.S. and Europe is creating a more. defined framework for issuers, paving the way for broader adoption. Against this backdrop, the launch of Descartes Luminaries is well-timed, helping turn digital assets into real-world payment solutions. DeCard Luminaries offers global acceptance at more than 150 million visa accepting merchant locations worldwide, one of the most competitive FX rates in the market, and up to 10% cashback, capped at 200 United States dollars per month, with high spending limit. Cardholders also enjoy privileges including 24-7 visa concierge services, two complementary airport lounge visits annually, and travel accident insurance coverage of up to $1 million United States dollars. Beyond travel

benefits, cardholders can gain access to exclusive lifestyle rewards such as special previews, curated events, and tailored offers. The card is currently offered in a virtual format, with an exclusive premium medal card coming soon. An annual membership fee of 388 United States dollars applies. Greater than, with Descartes Luminaries, we're supporting the growing number of Web 3 greater than professionals and leaders who want a straightforward way to use digital assets greater than in daily life without compromising on security or compliance, said Joan Hahn, greater than COO, DCS. Greater than Greater than Decard Luminaries enhances our flagship offering to meet the needs of Web 3 greater than leaders and community builders, delivering

seamless payments, global access, greater than an exclusive privileges in one premium product. Greater than, we're pleased to deepen our partnership with Descartes by DCS with the launch of Greater Than Decard Luminaries, a stablecoin solution designed specifically for high net greater than worth individuals and visionary Web3 founders. At Visa, we are bridging the greater than gap between traditional finance and digital currencies, recognizing the greater than pivotal role stablecoins play in this journey. By collaborating with our are greater than partners to introduce more stablecoin products, we are meeting consumer demand greater than in making stable coins practical for everyday commerce. This innovation greater than delivers the

scale, global reach, and trust that sets Visa apart for the next greater than wave of digital wealth creation and innovation, said Adeline Kim, Visa, country manager for Singapore and Brunei. The launch will be marked by a high impact activation at token 2049, Singapore 2025. Early members will have the option to select a limited-time welcome package valued at up to $1,700 Singapore dollars. Redeemable at the Descartes booth at Token 2049 Singapore on the 1st to the 2nd of October 2025. More details here. About DE Card DeCard is a next-generation card brand built for seamless stable coin spending in the real world. Our flagship product, Descartes, makes everyday transactions simple and accessible. Decard Luminaries builds on this foundation. It is an evolution

of Descartes designed for the visionaries of Web 3, unlocking exclusive privileges, elevated experiences, and limitless possibilities. All Descartes products provide a credit limit with flexible requirements, powered by DeVault, an exclusive account with innovative digital features. DVault supports seamless reconciliation and payment tracking, allowing spending and repayments to be managed efficiently through a single system. This seamless integration puts users in full control of their finances. Powered by DCS and backed by over 50 years of card issuing heritage, Descartes blends trust with Web 3 innovation. Evolving from its roots as diners club Singapore, DCS is now a next-gen global payments provider, delivering secure, compliant, and innovative

solutions. Learn more at https.com and follow us on X about visa visa, NYSE. V, as a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa. Com this story was published as a press release by BTC Wire under Hackernoon Business Blogging Program.

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