Stablecoin-Based Cards Technical and Legal Structures

2026

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This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the technical and legal structures of stablecoin-based cards, crucial for understanding the evolving landscape of digital asset payments.

* Explores three distinct technical architectures for self-custody stablecoin cards: Per-Swipe On-Chain TX, Batched Settlement, and Session Key Issuer Pull.
* Details the actors, transaction flows, AML obligations, revenue economics, and regulatory frameworks across seven key jurisdictions.
* Analyzes technical constraints such as oracle security, price slippage, gas fees, and cross-chain management, alongside legal implications including property rights, chargebacks, and tax reporting.

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