Crypto enthusiast and commentator, Smart Degen, has shared his anticipation surrounding the upcoming launch of an XRP-powered Mastercard credit card. The collaboration between Mastercard, XRP Ledger technology provider Ripple Labs (WebBank), and other partners is slated to debut on August 25th, 2025, with potential for a significant shift in how people interact with digital currencies within their daily lives. Degen suggests this marks the beginning of mainstream crypto integration into everyday financial activities. He emphasizes that this new product won’t require technical expertise or complicated processes like managing seed phrases or navigating complex blockchain networks. ]