Gnosis Pay Integrates Celo Network for Self-Custody Card Infrastructure

Key Facts

Reflecting the ongoing expansion of crypto-linked payment solutions, Gnosis Pay has integrated Celo network support to bring self-custody card infrastructure to the stablecoin ecosystem. According to reports, this integration allows users to spend stablecoins directly from their self-custody wallets using Gnosis Pay's infrastructure. The move aims to bridge the gap between decentralized finance and real-world retail utility.

The integration leverages Celo's significant network activity, which recorded over 200 million transactions and $565 million in volume over the last 30 days with sub-cent fees (per analyst data). This performance positions Celo as a highly efficient layer for stablecoin transactions compared to other EVM-compatible chains, facilitating Gnosis Pay’s goal of providing seamless, low-cost payment experiences for cardholders.

Looking ahead, market participants are monitoring the adoption rates of these self-custody cards following the Fed's decision to hold interest rates at 3.75% as of June 17, 2026 (per market data). While the upcoming economic calendar shows no direct catalysts for Celo in the next week, the focus remains on the technical scaling of the payment infrastructure and its ability to maintain low latency during high-volume periods.