{"id":53512,"date":"2025-09-23T12:09:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/fold-stripe-and-visa-launch-bitcoin-rewards-credit-card-amidst-german-geopolitical-stance\/53512\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:09:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:09:44","slug":"fold-stripe-and-visa-launch-bitcoin-rewards-credit-card-amidst-german-geopolitical-stance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/fold-stripe-and-visa-launch-bitcoin-rewards-credit-card-amidst-german-geopolitical-stance\/53512\/","title":{"rendered":"Fold, Stripe, and Visa Launch Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card Amidst German Geopolitical Stance"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fold Holdings Inc. (<a href=\"\/stock\/FLD\">FLD<\/a>) has partnered with Stripe and Visa (<a href=\"\/stock\/V\">V<\/a>) to launch a new Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, offering users up to 3.5% back in Bitcoin (BTC) on all purchases.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The new credit card aims to simplify Bitcoin accumulation, providing an unlimited 2% base reward and additional bonuses through a Fold Checking Account and partnerships with major brands.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has reiterated Germany&#39;s firm stance against Russian provocations, emphasizing that the nation will not fall into a &quot;trap&quot; set by Moscow.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pistorius characterized a recent Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace as a &quot;targeted provocation&quot; against NATO, while confirming it did not trigger Article 5, and Germany supports Poland&#39;s invocation of Article 4 for consultations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Fold Unveils Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card with Stripe and Visa<\/h2>\n<p>Fold Holdings Inc. (<a href=\"\/stock\/FLD\">FLD<\/a>), a bitcoin-focused financial services company, announced today a strategic partnership with payment giants Stripe and Visa (<a href=\"\/stock\/V\">V<\/a>) to introduce the Fold Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card. This new offering is designed to make Bitcoin accumulation a seamless part of everyday spending, reflecting a growing trend in mainstream finance to simplify access to digital assets.<\/p>\n<p>The Fold Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, issued on the Visa network and powered by Stripe Issuing, allows users to earn up to 3.5% back in Bitcoin on every purchase. This includes an unlimited 2% base reward, with an additional 1.5% available when cardholders pay off their balance using a Fold Checking Account with qualified activity. Furthermore, users can earn up to 10% back in Bitcoin with top brands within Fold&#39;s rewards network, such as Amazon, Target, Home Depot, Starbucks, and Best Buy.<\/p>\n<p>Will Reeves, Chairman, CEO, and Founder of Fold, highlighted the product&#39;s simplicity, stating that it eliminates common complexities associated with crypto rewards programs. He emphasized that there are &quot;no categories to manage, no tokens to stake, no exchange account or balance requirements; just real bitcoin, earned automatically with every purchase.&quot; This initiative builds on Fold&#39;s previous success, having processed over $3.1 billion in transaction volume and distributed $83 million in Bitcoin rewards through its earlier debit card and gift card programs.<\/p>\n<h2>Germany Reaffirms Firm Stance Against Russian Provocations<\/h2>\n<p>In a separate but equally significant development, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has maintained Germany&#39;s resolute position against Russian provocations. His comments come in the wake of a recent Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace, which he unequivocally condemned as a &quot;targeted provocation&quot; against NATO.<\/p>\n<p>Pistorius clarified that, while a serious incident, the drone breach did not meet the threshold for triggering NATO&#39;s Article 5, which mandates collective defense in the event of a military assault resulting in destruction or casualties. Germany is actively supporting Poland&#39;s invocation of NATO&#39;s Article 4, which calls for emergency consultations among member states. The Defense Minister stressed the importance of unity and deterrence, asserting, &quot;We are focusing on strength and unity but will not let ourselves be provoked.&quot; This stance underscores Germany&#39;s commitment to a measured yet firm response to ongoing geopolitical tensions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Fold Holdings Inc. 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