what's kast?
KAST is a global money app designed to provide seamless financial services using cryptocurrency infrastructure, eliminating traditional banking limitations. It enables users to deposit USD, send and receive money across borders, and manage stablecoins in a self-custodial manner. Built on multiple blockchains like Solana and BNB Chain, KAST integrates onramps and offramps for crypto and fiat, supporting features such as virtual accounts available in over 150 countries and partnerships with stablecoin platforms for enhanced transparency and utility. The platform is evolving into a comprehensive financial operating system, with upcoming features like dedicated savings accounts, instant P2P transfers via KAST Tags, and local payout methods (e.g., SPEI in Mexico). By combining crypto rails with everyday finance, KAST aims to offer 24/7 accessibility, no bureaucratic hurdles, and support for both AI and human users in a borderless economy.
kast partners with Superteam to offer Superteam cards to its members.
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x.com/kastxyzSponsors a gaming tournament on 2026-03-07 with $1000 in KAST PAY rewards as part of a $2500+ total prize pool.
Featured in a podcast episode discussing its protocol journey and integration with Hyperliquid.
Reached 100,000 waitlist signups for the Pudgy Penguins Pengu card in under 24 hours.
Partnered with Zashi as mentioned in a podcast episode discussing crypto infrastructure and investments.
Hosts a Pudgy Penguins event at LANDMARK, Cardinal Point in Hong Kong on 2026-02-12.
Launched Pengu Card with Visa and Pudgy Penguins, enabling stablecoin spending via Apple Pay with 12% cashback in $PENGU and 7% yield at 150M+ merchants across 170+ countries, featuring three card tiers.
Partners with Superteam to provide a Superteam card for its members.
Featured in a crypto payments infrastructure analysis alongside other crypto neobanks and hybrid banking platforms including Revolut, Wirex, Tria, Gnosis Pay, Bleap, Ether.fi Cash, Xapo Bank, and Fiat24.
Launched an Earn feature that provides DeFi yield through curated vaults.
Has grown user count every single month since launching.
70% of users are located in developed countries.
Kast has established partnerships with Trezor, Bitwise, and Sui Network.
Kast reached profitability in 15 months of operation.
Kast has grown to over 170 employees.
Featured as a partnership mention in a podcast episode with Raoul Pal discussing crypto navigation for 2026.
Partners with Movement network to offer 4% MOVE token cashback rewards to KAST card holders on purchases, with KAST providing stablecoin-based real-world payments integrated with Movement's blockchain.
Has over 500,000 card holders across 160+ countries.
CEO and Founder Raagulan Pathy confirmed as speaker at ETHDenver 2026 conference.
Integrated Gauntlet to provide cross-chain yield through KAST Earn, powered by Gauntlet USD Alpha, for business savings accounts, accessible to over 500,000 users.
KAST for Business opens waitlist at Solana Breakpoint 2025 and announces USDC Savings Vault product.
Operates a live point system where users earn Kast Points through card spending and cashback, with a Token Generation Event scheduled for next year when points become redeemable.
International transfer capability expanded to 100 countries and 7 currencies, enabling direct crypto wallet to bank account transfers. Airdrop program offers 2x staking points for physical card users.
Partnered with Jupiter Exchange and Paradex, mentioned in Brian Armstrong's podcast at timestamp 11:38.
A user reports switching from KAST card to BasedOneX card due to KAST's 2.5% net fees versus BasedOneX's 0% forex fees and upcoming 5% cashback program.
An official report released at EFDevcon features KAST as one of 8 companies redefining payments in Latin America with stablecoins, alongside Aave and other established payment providers.
KAST integrates with Nansen AI, allowing users to check their KAST rewards through the Nansen AI platform.
KAST sponsors Coffee Kiosks at BREAKPOINT conference in Abu Dhabi next month.
M0 protocol publicly acknowledges KAST as one of the builders in their ecosystem, grouping it alongside Consensys, MetaMask, Noble, Usual Money, and others building on M0 rails.
x402 SDK is being integrated by real companies, and the first neobank built on x402 is about to launch.
Founder and CEO publicly buys $AVICI, a competitor's token, and explains the rationale for the purchase.