Nazia Saeed
- Alchemy Pay backs Yala’s new card to enable global spending of $YU DeFi yield
- Cardholders can use Bitcoin-backed earnings at real-world merchants worldwide
- Partnership combines BTC liquidity with Alchemy’s fiat payment infrastructure
Alchemy Pay, a global fiat-crypto payment gateway, has announced a new partnership with Yala, a Bitcoin-native liquidity protocol, to support the launch of the Yala Yeti Card. The card allows users to spend $YU, Yala’s yield-generating token, across a global network of merchants without compromising access to their Bitcoin-backed liquidity.
The partnership was announced in a recent post on X, positioning the Yeti Card as a major step in bridging DeFi yield with real-world spending.
$YU goes global with Alchemy Pay’s infrastructure
Through Alchemy Pay’s international payment network, $YU is now compatible with everyday transactions. Users will be able to use their yield earnings at retail stores, online platforms, cafes, and more, treating $YU as a spendable asset just like fiat.
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The card is supported by Alchemy Pay’s on- and off-ramp services, enabling users to buy or sell $YU using major global payment options. These include Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, mobile wallets, and local bank transfers. With operations in 173 countries and licenses across key jurisdictions, Alchemy Pay makes $YU accessible and compliant across multiple markets.
Bridging Bitcoin liquidity with real-world utility
What sets this initiative apart is its focus on Bitcoin-native liquidity. Yala’s protocol enables users to hold BTC while generating $YU as yield. With the Yeti Card, those yields can now be used for real-world purchases, combining capital efficiency with spending freedom.
Both companies describe the launch as a move toward financial sovereignty—giving users more control over their assets while expanding the utility of DeFi products beyond crypto-native environments.
The Yala Yeti Card rollout is expected to begin soon, marking a new chapter in crypto utility and setting the stage for further adoption of Bitcoin-powered, yield-based finance in everyday life.
