The world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume dropped its new Bybit Card in Georgia on January 28, 2026, letting residents spend their digital coins at any merchant that takes Mastercard. The partnership makes sense – Mastercard’s network spans millions of merchants worldwide, and Bybit brings 80 million users to the table. The promotion basically pays people to try the card, which makes business sense when you’re entering a new market. The company’s betting that once people try spending crypto through the card, they’ll stick around even after the promotional rates end. Mastercard processed over $2.8 trillion in payment volume globally last year, making their network crucial for crypto card success.