MetaMask just dropped a self-custody Mastercard — and it's a game changer.
Here’s what you need to know (benefits & risks):
Perks:
• Not tied to any CEX
• Apple Pay + Google Pay ready
• USDC, USDT, wETH support
• More fiat (EUR, GBP) coming
• Available in EU, UK, LatAm, CH — not US
• "Gas Station" lets you pay gas fees without ETH (USDC, DAI, wBTC work too)
You own the keys. You control the spend.
But...
Risks:
• No undo button
• Lose your key = lose your funds
• No traditional support
• Sketchy dApps = potential full balance drain
• Mastercard integration = possible freezes, surveillance
• "Gas Station" smart contract = new attack vector
Faster payments, more freedom — but higher responsibility & new risks.
Would you trust your crypto with a card like this?
