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 gains traction with Trezor, Bitwise, Sui partnerships, 15-month profitability, and 170+ employees.
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x.com/kastxyzKast has grown to over 170 employees.
Featured as a partnership mention in a podcast episode with Raoul Pal discussing crypto navigation for 2026.
Has over 500,000 card holders across 160+ countries.
CEO and Founder Raagulan Pathy confirmed as speaker at ETHDenver 2026 conference.
Business savings accounts feature yield generation powered by Gauntlet.
KAST for Business opens waitlist at Solana Breakpoint 2025 and announces USDC Savings Vault product.
Token Generation Event scheduled for next year, when accumulated Kast Points from card usage 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.
Brian Armstrong's podcast episode lists KAST alongside Jupiter Exchange and Paradex in a partnerships discussion segment 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.