Circle Now Supports Cards from Several European Countries
Circle customers in Europe and the UK can now link cards from a wide array of countries, many of which can also hold euros in their Circle accounts. Circle describes itself as “more than a payment app” that has worked hard to make the process of moving money less “archaic.” The company exists to make online payments as simple and convenient as possible, while also enforcing additional safety measures and protecting user privacy. Circle’s website states: “Unlike existing systems that are closed and proprietary, we use open internet standards and protocols, including the blockchain (allowing....
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Bitcoin blockchain-centric P2P Fintech firm Circle has now added support for bitcoin buying and selling in several European countries beyond the UK. Six months after bitcoin exchange and services firm Circle saw an electronic money license granted by the British government, the company is pushing on to other countries in Europe. Users from sixteen countries including the likes of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Spain will now be able to link their Euro-based credit and debit cards. Notably, there are no fees for buying bitcoin with debit cards, making Circle stand out in a growing list....
I've just caught this one from other bitcoin news websites. Diamond Circle announced yesterday the launch of world's first cashless bitcoin ATM, which is installed at the Bluff Café in Burleigh Heads (in Queensland, Australia). In order to make use of the ATM, one must first open an account, which will dispense a bitcoin debit card for $5.00. At the same time, customers using the ATM are able to purchase bitcoins using their credit card, which eliminates the need for carrying around cash. Customers are also able to "top up" and review their balances in a speedy five seconds. If you're....
Authors Note: A few users are claiming that the information given by Circle regarding their ability to accept prepaid VISA gift cards may not be valid for all VISA gift cards. Keep this information in mind before deciding to make a purchase decision, and CCN encourages anyone with problems to email Circle's customer support. Circle is a hot-button topic on the tongues of all bitcoin users, some even considering the service to be the "killer app" spurring bitcoin adoption. With a well-designed interface and an ease of use process, Circle does seem to cut out all the problems bitcoin users....
Bitcoin ATM maker Diamond Circle has installed its first kiosk at a cafe in Queensland, Australia. The new unit is located at the Bluff Cafe at Burleigh Heads, a suburb of Gold Coast City. The company describes its machine, unveiled earlier this year, as the first "cashless bitcoin ATM" kiosk to hit the market. The Diamond Circle ATM works in conjunction with its bitcoin debit cards, which were announced last May. Despite their name, these cards are only compatible with the company's machines, however, and can not be used as debit cards in the traditional sense. Cashless top-up. The system....
Garrett Cassidy joins Circle. Garrett Cassidy, the FinTech leader and former Bank of Ireland director is to join Circle, it has been announced that he will be heading up their European operations. Circle is one of the most important, developing, companies in the cryptocoin world and the addition of someone of the caliber of Garret Cassidy to their team has to be seen as a recruiting coup. Cassidy was previously employed as Head of Markets, Commercial Lending and Payments Development for Bank of Ireland, he was based in London. In a recent interview with CoinDesk, Circle has also promised....