FTX and Visa partner to permit crypto payments in 40 countries
FTX token surged over 7% on the news that Sam Bankman-Fried's company, FTX, would roll out a debit card in partnership with payments giant Visa. Spending cryptocurrency may become a lot easier. FTX, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, has partnered with payments giant Visa to roll out debit cards in 40 countries worldwide.The move would allow FTX users to pay for goods and services using debit cards that boast “Zero fees.” Plus, card ownership is free according to the company website.Sam Bankman-Fried, the most influential person in crypto according to Cointelegraph’s Top 100, has....
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