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With Assetback, the Bitget Wallet Card now returns rewards as Bitcoin, gold, or tokenized stocks, turning everyday spending into portfolio-building. New Cashback Feature Rewards Users With Bitcoin, Gold And Tokenized Stocks Bitget Wallet, a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet serving more than 100 million users worldwide, has introduced Assetback, a new cashback programme that allows users to earn investment assets instead of traditional cash rewards. The initiative transforms the Bitget Wallet Card into a payment solution that automatically builds an investment portfolio with every eligible purchase. Users can choose to receive cashback in Bitcoin, tokenised gold (XAUT), tokenised US stocks and ETFs—including NVIDIA, Tesla, Google and the S&P 500—through xStocks, or opt for stablecoins instead. The Bitget Wallet Card is available in more than 50 markets and is accepted globally through Visa and Mastercard networks. Assetback Replaces Traditional Cashback Model Bitget Wallet said the programme is designed to modernise conventional card rewards, which have traditionally relied on cashback, airline miles or retail loyalty points. Instead of receiving fiat currency that may be spent immediately, users automatically accumulate their selected investment asset without requiring a brokerage account, investment application or any additional action during checkout. Eligible users can earn up to 3% asset cashback, allowing routine spending to contribute towards long-term wealth creation through gradual asset accumulation. Feature Expands Access To Global Investment Assets The company said Assetback introduces dollar-cost averaging into everyday spending by converting eligible rewards into fractional holdings of investment assets. Beyond cryptocurrencies, the programme also expands access to tokenised real-world assets, enabling users in markets where investing in US equities is expensive or restricted to gain exposure through their everyday purchases. The initiative aims to make assets such as Bitcoin, gold and tokenised US stocks more accessible to a wider global audience. Crypto Card Usage Continues To Accelerate According to Bitget Wallet, crypto card payment volumes across the industry reached US$656 million in May 2026, more than doubling from US$271 million during the same month a year earlier. Cumulative sector transaction volume has now exceeded US$7.8 billion. The company also reported that spending through the Bitget Wallet Card nearly tripled during the first half of 2026, while user transaction frequency and purchase behaviour increasingly resemble those of traditional payment cards. Bitget Wallet believes rewarding users with investment assets could further encourage the everyday use of crypto wallets by bridging the gap between holding digital assets and using them for daily payments. Global Rollout Begins In August Assetback will become available globally from August 1, 2026. Bitget Wallet said the programme forms part of its broader Onchain Payments Matrix, which integrates blockchains, stablecoin issuers, liquidity providers, banks, card networks and merchants into a unified payment ecosystem. The company offers a self-custodial payment platform featuring crypto cards, QR payments, bank transfers, local fiat on-ramps and off-ramps, earning products and access to more than one million crypto and tokenised real-world assets across more than 130 blockchains. About Bitget Wallet Bitget Wallet is a self-custodial crypto wallet built for everyday finance, trusted by over 100 million people to save, send, and spend digital dollars, and access global markets. It brings together stablecoin payments, Visa and Mastercard crypto cards, local buying and cash-out options, support for more than 100 fiat currencies, earning products, and access to more than 1 million crypto and tokenized real-world assets across 130+ blockchains in one account. Users retain full ownership of their assets, protected by hardware-backed key security, independent security audits, real-time risk monitoring, and a $300 million user protection fund. For more information, visit web3.bitget.com . X | Telegram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook For media inquiries, contact media.web3@bitget.com Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Cryptocurrencies are subject to high market risk and volatility. No profit is guaranteed. You are strongly advised to conduct own research before investing at your own discretion. Nothing on this page shall be construed as financial advice or solicitation. Past performance does not indicate future results. About xStocks xStocks is the industry benchmark for tokenized equities, bringing publicly listed U.S. stocks and ETFs onchain through fully collateralized, 1:1-backed tokens. Powered by Payward’s digital asset infrastructure, xStocks provides exposure to traditional equities on blockchain FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE infrastructure, expanding access to U.S. capital markets with extended availability, global reach, and seamless digital-native settlement. Designed for interoperability, xStocks move seamlessly between centralized exchanges, self-custodied wallets, and onchain applications, unlocking new utility across trading, collateralization, and decentralized finance. Since launching in June 2025, xStocks is powering billions of dollars in transaction volume across multiple blockchain ecosystems and anchors a rapidly expanding global network shaping the future of tokenized markets. For more information, visit https://xstocks.fi Terms apply. See the Kraken Terms of Service at kraken.com/legal/disclosures to determine which legal entity you face, based on where you live. xStocks are issued by Backed Assets (JE) Limited (a Jersey private limited company) and offered to eligible Kraken customers via Payward Digital Solutions Ltd. (“PDSL”), a company licensed to conduct digital asset business by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. xStocks are not nor will be registered with any local securities regulators. Not available in the U.S. or to U.S. persons. Geo restrictions apply. Read Kraken’s xStocks Risk Disclosure at kraken.com/legal/xstocks as well as the Base Prospectus and related Final Terms for xStocks at https://assets.backed.fi/legal-documentation to learn more.