Bitcoin Service Bitwala Partners ShapeShift to Enable Altcoin Transfers Globally

Bitcoin Service Bitwala Partners ShapeShift to Enable Altcoin Transfers Globally

Bitwala, a crypto-to-SEPA service that allows fiat currency transfers towards settlements from users who pay in bitcoin, ether and other crypto, has teamed with ShapeShift.io to allow customers to make payments, transfer funds and top up their debit cards using altcoins in addition to bitcoin. Customers will be able to send funds globally by paying the altcoin equivalent of the payment or transfer. The exchange incurs a 0.5% fee, which Bitwala considers the lowest fee available at present. The integration supports numerous altcoins, including Ether, Litecoin, and Dash. ShapeShift: Global....


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