Wirex Reports Customer Base Expansion Reaches New Highs in 18 Months

Wirex Reports Customer Base Expansion Reaches New Highs in 18 Months

The bitcoin debit card provider, Wirex, issued 37,000 cards reaching a total of 160,000 users in July 2016, according to data released by the company. Formally known as E-Coin, the U.K.-based company has experienced phenomenal growth over the last 18 months with continuous monthly growth since its launch in January 2015. By serving over 130 countries, it is able to offer its customers the ability to combine both bitcoin and fiat currencies through its hybrid banking platform. The company said in a blog post: As a small but growing startup, our rapid growth has only been possible thanks to....


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