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Visa Launches Bitcoin and Crypto Enabled Cards in Latam

DIGIT — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:30:25 +0000

Visa, one of the biggest payments companies in the world, has announced the launch of a series of crypto-enabled cards in partnership with several fintech startups in Latam. These cards will allow users to spend crypto, purchase crypto where Visa cards are accepted for such, and also receive crypto cash back through different fintech partners […]

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Nearly 70,000 Issued Binance Refugee Crypto Card for Ukrainians

DIGIT — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:30:18 +0000

Thousands of Ukrainians have ordered a crypto card issued by the world’s leading digital asset exchange, Binance, for its users from the war-torn country. The card allows people displaced by the ongoing conflict with Russia to make payments and receive financial support. Binance Announces Results From Efforts to Help Ukrainian Refugees Between April 26 and […]

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Mastercard to Implement Payments for NFT and Web3 Projects

DIGIT — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:00:44 +0000

Payments giant Mastercard has announced it is working to bring direct payment support for a number of NFT and Web3 platforms with its cards. According to the company, this will enable more customers to enter the industry as the barrier to acquiring such digital goods is lowered via more flexible payment products. Mastercard To Enable […]

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Visa and Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia as Part of Sanctions Over Ukraine

DIGIT — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:30:45 +0000

The world’s leading payment processors Visa and Mastercard have joined sanctions against Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine. The American companies announced suspension of operations in the Russian Federation although Russians will be able to use their cards inside the country. Card Payment Giants Visa and Mastercard Add to Pressure on Russia Over Ukraine […]

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Bank of Russia Wants to Restrict Crypto Investments by Blocking Card Payments, Report Reveals

DIGIT — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 12:30:59 +0000

The Central Bank of Russia is currently reviewing various ways to prevent Russians from investing in cryptocurrency. One the options on the table is to block card payments to certain recipients such as crypto exchanges, a media report has unveiled. A recent meeting at the State Duma has indicated, however, that the authority’s hardline stance […]

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Ukrainians Offered New Crypto Services, Bitcoin Cards

DIGIT — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:30:02 +0000

Along with the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies, Ukrainians are enjoying an expanding range of related services and products. Besides new options to buy and trade coins, crypto users in the country will be offered two cards that will allow them to spend their digital currencies in stores and online. Wirex Gives Ukrainians Access to Over […]

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Bitcoin rewards triggered shopping frenzy for cardholders: BlockFi data

DIGIT — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:35:18 +0000

Owners of the Visa-backed Bitcoin rewards card amassed over 124 BTC collectively over 90 days, BlockFi data shows.

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BlockFi starts shipping Visa-backed Bitcoin rewards credit cards

DIGIT — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:21:05 +0000

Cardholders will earn a percentage back in Bitcoin instead of airline miles or other cashback rewards

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Ukraine’s Monobank to Allow Customers to Trade Bitcoin

DIGIT — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:00:42 +0000

Monobank, a mobile bank operating in Ukraine, has announced new products and services that will allow users to trade cryptocurrencies and stocks. One of the offerings includes a bitcoin card which the online banking platform is going to launch as early as this month. Monobank to Offer Users Bitcoin Card and Crypto Exchange By the […]

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New Visa Card Allows Bakkt Users to Spend Bitcoin in Stores and Online

DIGIT — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 06:00:57 +0000

Customers using the Bakkt app can now apply for a debit card which will enable them to pay with bitcoin at merchants that don’t currently take crypto. The virtual Visa card can be added to Apple Pay or Google Pay to purchase items at thousands of retailers supporting the mobile payment systems. Bakkt Card Can […]

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