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KAST Nominated for CoinGape's Best Digital Asset Neobank Award

More than 1 million people are already using stablecoins through KAST. Now, that momentum is being recognized across the industry.

We're proud to be nominated for Best Digital Asset Neobank at the CoinGape Web3 Innovation Awards 2026, a recognition program celebrating the companies and projects driving the future of Web3.

The nomination highlights our mission to make stablecoins practical for everyday life.

Built Stablecoin-First

Most financial apps started with traditional banking and added crypto later.

We took a different approach.

KAST was built around stablecoins from day one, giving you a simple way to store, earn, move, and spend digital dollars through a single platform.

Whether you're sending money internationally, earning yield on stablecoins, receiving payments, or spending with your KAST card, our goal is to make digital finance feel as seamless as traditional banking.

Recognition for Global Growth

CoinGape highlighted several milestones behind the nomination:

  • More than 1 million users
  • Availability in 170+ countries
  • Spending access at 150 million+ Visa merchants worldwide
  • Up to 7% APY through KAST Earn
  • Global stablecoin payments with no hidden transfer fees
  • Support for Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • An $80 million Series A funding round completed in 2026

Together, these milestones reflect growing demand for financial services built around stablecoins rather than legacy payment rails.

The Future of Money Is Global

Stablecoins are changing how people move and spend money across borders.

For millions of people, access to faster payments, digital dollars, and global financial services is no longer a future concept. It's already happening.

We're honored to be recognized by CoinGape and grateful to our users, partners, and community members who continue to support our mission.

We'll keep building products that make stablecoins more accessible, useful, and available to everyone.

Join KAST and experience a simpler way to store, earn, move, and spend stablecoins worldwide.

     

Disclaimer: This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Digital assets involve high risk and may result in total loss. Please do your own research and consult professional advisors before making any decisions. Read full disclaimer here.

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