Bitcoin Meets Commerce: Wirex and Chimera Wallet Bring Bitcoin spending to 80M+ Merchants
Wirex is powering the Chimera Card, a Bitcoin-funded debit card enabling spending at over 80 million merchants.Summary
Wirex, a crypto card issuer and BaaS provider, is enabling Chimera Wallet to launch the Chimera Card, a Bitcoin-funded debit card that allows users to spend Bitcoin at over 80 million merchants globally. By integrating with Wirex's full-stack BaaS, Chimera gains non-custodial card issuance, EUR & USD IBAN accounts, and DeFi yield opportunities via a single API. The Chimera Card emphasizes self-custody, meaning card balances remain on-chain with users holding private keys, eliminating commingling risk. Key features include direct funding via Bitcoin or the Lightning Network, transparent Bitcoin-to-fiat conversion, and integration with Apple Pay/Google Pay. Pre-orders are currently open, with card availability expected by the end of Q1 2026.
(Source：BeInCrypto)