Visa CEO Says Payments Giant Set to Introduce Cryptocurrency Trading on Its N...

Visa CEO Says Payments Giant Set to Introduce Cryptocurrency Trading on Its N...

Payments giant Visa Inc’s CEO Alfred Kelly has revealed his firm’s plans to enable cryptocurrencies trading on its network. Kelly, who is also chairman of the firm, explains that there is no reason not to add cryptos when these are increasingly becoming “a recognized means of exchange.” Digital Gold Segment In an earnings call with analysts, Kelly opines that due to Visa’s “global presence, its partnership approach as well as its trusted brand”, the fintech giant is “uniquely positioned to help make cryptocurrencies more safe.” The CEO....


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