Stricter Pre-paid Debit Card Regulation to Affect Bitcoin Companies

Stricter Pre-paid Debit Card Regulation to Affect Bitcoin Companies

Debit cards seem to be one of the most popular solutions for global consumers to spend their precious funds. Unlike a regular credit card, debit cards have a pre-paid option, which requires users to top up their cards’ balances before they can pay for goods and services. However, debit cards rely on centralized services to complete funding and spending....


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