Coinbase Amex Card with Bitcoin Cashback: Launch Details, BTC Rewards & Genesis Block Design

Coinbase is set to launch its exclusive American Express credit card in the United States this autumn, specifically designed for Bitcoin advocates. The card features unique Genesis Block etching from Bitcoin's first block created by Satoshi Nakamoto on January 3, 2009, containing the iconic "Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks" message. This strategic design emphasizes Bitcoin's philosophy of decentralized finance and resistance to traditional banking systems. Available solely for Coinbase One subscribers, the card offers up to 4% BTC cashback rewards, with no foreign transaction fees. Cardholders can repay balances using linked bank accounts or cryptocurrency holdings on Coinbase. While Gemini's competing card provides 3% crypto rewards across multiple digital assets, Coinbase positions its product as symbolic alignment with Bitcoin's core values. Tax implications apply only when rewards are sold, not when earned.