Why VISA Thinks Bitcoin Has Potential In Cross-Border Transactions
Payments giant Visa has been expanding its involvement with Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Per their Q2, 2021, Earnings Call, the company has a long roadmap and many plans to integrate these assets into its payment network. Al Kelly, Chairman, and CEO at Visa talked about the “opportunities” the company is and would like to explore with […]
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