Australian Startup Launches First Mobile-First, Non-Custodial Crypto Card with Mastercard Integration
Built by Aussies, for Aussies - Hana Wallet lets you spend crypto like cash. No exchanges, no middlemen, and you stay in control.
July 16, 2025
Media Summary:
- 💸 Reader Call To Action: Get USDC $5 free when you download Hana Wallet and activate your card - available now for new users.
- 🇦🇺 Built by Aussies, for Aussies - Hana Wallet is founded by Australian entrepreneur Mark "MJ" Jones, with a mission to make crypto safer and simpler for everyday users.
- Hana is a mobile-first, non-custodial wallet, meaning users stay in control of their crypto at all times - no exchanges, no middlemen.
- The new Mastercard feature allows users to instantly convert Bitcoin, Ethereum, Stellar, USDC, and thousands more into AUD - and spend like a regular debit card.
- Works with Apple Pay and Google Pay, usable anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
- Founded in 2022, Hana Wallet has been extensively by users around the world prior to this month's Mastercard Launch.
- Hana founder MJ spent nearly a decade in network security at Westpac, bringing real-world trust to the Web3 space.
- Founder portraits and social media videos are available on request.
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Sydney, Australia | July 8, 2025
Hana Wallet, a Sydney-founded DeFi (decentralised finance) startup, has today launched early access to its virtual crypto card - the Hana Web3 Debit Mastercard - making it easier than ever for Australians to spend crypto in real life via Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Founded by Australian entrepreneur Mark "MJ" Jones, Hana Wallet is reimagining how everyday users interact with digital assets - merging intuitive design with uncompromising user control. Drawing on nearly a decade in network security at Westpac, MJ built Hana on a foundation of safety-first, user-first principles. Since its launch in 2022, the wallet has been extensively tested by users around the world - laying the groundwork for the rollout of its Mastercard feature.
“We built Hana for people who care about ownership, privacy, and ease of use,” said MJ. “This is crypto you can actually use - no exchanges, no banks, no tutorials required.”
Unlike most crypto cards tied to exchanges like Binance or Coinbase, Hana never touches your funds. It’s fully non-custodial, meaning you retain full ownership of your crypto at all times. No lock-ins. No hidden fees. No fine print.
The Hana Wallet Mastercard feature allows users to instantly convert Bitcoin, Ethereum, Stellar, and thousands of other tokens straight from their phone to a virtual card - ready to use anywhere Mastercard is accepted. This kind of interoperability is rare. Combined with Hana’s non-custodial design, it offers crypto users a secure, seamless way to spend - without giving up control.
Why Hana Stands Out:
- Non-Custodial: You hold your crypto. Always.
- Mastercard-Backed: Tap to pay globally with Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- Instant Setup: Add to your mobile wallet and spend in minutes.
- Multi-Chain Support: Works across Ethereum, SUI, Stellar, ICON - with Bitcoin, Solana, and more on the way.
- No Exchange Required: Auto-converts tokens at checkout in real time.
- Privacy-First: Basic KYC only - no data selling, no bank-style surveillance.
- Mobile-First UX: Built to feel like your favourite fintech app, not a Web3 maze.
All-in-One Wallet Features
- Connects to 170+ dApps across 30+ blockchains
- Supports NFTs, including native SUI NFTs
- Eligible for airdrops - no missed rewards
- Earn yield on supported assets
- Swap tokens cross-chain, in-app
- Spend crypto directly with the Hana Mastercard
The card can be set up directly in the Hana app and supports instant setup. Just add it to your mobile wallet and tap away - from coffee runs to flights.
Already drawing comparisons to MetaMask’s upcoming card product (which isn’t live yet), Hana is quickly becoming the one to watch in Aussie DeFi.
Get Early Access:
The Hana Virtual Card is now available in early access to active wallet users.
Join the waitlist: hanawallet.io/card
Special Promotion:
To celebrate the launch, Hana is offering new users a free coffee credit to the value of $5 USDC to cover their first tap-and-pay transaction. (Details at hanawallet.io/card)
How to activate your Hana Web3 Debit Mastercard
1. Download the Hana Wallet app
2. Apply for your card in just 2–3 minutes
3. Top-up using crypto from your wallet
4. Add it to Apple Pay or Google Pay
5. Tap & pay anywhere Mastercard is accepted
About Hana Wallet
Established in 2022, Hana Wallet is a mobile-first, non-custodial crypto wallet built for everyday users. Founded by Australian entrepreneur Mark "MJ" Jones - who spent a decade in network security at Westpac - Hana Wallet was designed to make digital asset management simple, secure, and intuitive. With a focus on user control and safety, Hana removes the need for exchanges or middlemen, giving users the power to hold and spend crypto on their own terms.
Adding a playful twist to the tech, Hana Wallet is guided by its official mascot, Marsh - a soft, squishy marshmallow with strong opinions on self-custody.
Website: www.hanawallet.io - Twitter/X: @hanawallet - Instagram: @hanawallet
