The Kite Blog
Stories, guides and product notes on building borderless finance. No banks, no borders, no jargon.
A practical, no-jargon guide for freelancers on getting paid in stablecoins: the wallet you need, how to ask clients, how to invoice, cash out, and handle tax.
Kite team
Aug 4, 2026 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
We compared the best crypto cards for spending stablecoins in 2026 on fees, custody, coins, and coverage. See how Kite, RedotPay, KAST and more stack up.
Sankrit
Aug 4, 2026 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Wondering how to spend USDC? Load it onto the Kite card and pay anywhere Visa works, with no fee on US dollar spending. Here's how, step by step.
Sankrit
Jul 20, 2026 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
The world went borderless. Your money didn't. Kite exists to end the hidden cost of moving and holding money.
Aditya Chintawar
Jul 16, 2026 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Is Kite safe and legit? Kite is non-custodial, so you hold your own keys and Kite can never touch your funds. Here's exactly how that works, and how to check it for yourself.
Sankrit
Jul 15, 2026 · Updated Aug 24, 2026
Is Kite free? Mostly yes. Receiving crypto is free, gas is covered on select networks, and the card has no annual fee. Here is every Kite fee, in plain numbers.
Aditya Chintawar
Jul 15, 2026 · Updated Aug 24, 2026
USDC vs USDT, compared on reserves, transparency, regulation, and safety. A clear, honest guide to which stablecoin to hold in 2026.
Sankrit
Jul 14, 2026 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
A plain guide to debit cards with no foreign transaction fees: what the 3% fee is, how to dodge it abroad, and how a dollar-based card like Kite cuts the cost.
Sankrit
Jul 13, 2026 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
What is a stablecoin? A plain-English guide to how stablecoins work, the types, real examples like USDC and USDT.
Sankrit
Jul 8, 2026 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
What is Kite? A plain guide to the stable money app for storing, sending, and spending dollars across borders.
Aditya Chintawar
Jun 22, 2026 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Hold dollars, spend anywhere Visa works, and send money home without the markup. Download the Kite app to get started.