Crypto on-ramp hits Opera browser following Simplex integration
Integration with payment processor Simplex means Opera browser users now have another route from fiat into crypto. Users of the Opera browser will now be able to purchase cryptocurrencies from directly within the web application following a partnership with Simplex. Founded in 2014, Simplex is an European Union-licensed fintech company that provides access to over 50 cryptocurrencies, and a principal member of the Visa network. The Opera browser was one of the first to integrate cryptocurrency usage into its core functions, supplying in-built wallets for Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Tron....
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