CoinJar Unveils First Crypto MasterCard In Australia

CoinJar Unveils First Crypto MasterCard In Australia

Australian crypto exchange CoinJar has released the first crypto MasterCard in the country. A post on CoinJar’s website confirmed that this card can be used just like a fiat MasterCard. Users get to spend their crypto with a fully-featured card both online and in-stores. CoinJar users can use their cards in stores and places where […]


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