Cryptocurrency: This Messaging App Lets You Pay With Crypto
Messaging apps are commonly used for online communication. However, things have progressed to the point where such apps now include a wide range of integrations. Online communication has gone beyond the mere purpose of messaging to include sharing media, contacts, and documents. The most recent trend is the integration of online payments. For example, Messaging applications incorporate payment systems, allowing users to transfer money with only a few clicks. Thus, although fiat payments dominate the present scene, a new age of crypto payments is emerging steadily. The benefits of speed,....
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