Visa Partners With FTX to Roll out Crypto Debit Cards in 40 Countries
Payments giant Visa is launching crypto debit cards in more than 40 countries in partnership with cryptocurrency exchange FTX. “At Visa, we believe that digital currencies will have a lasting impact on the future of financial services and money movement,” said a Visa executive. Visa and FTX Launching Crypto Debit Cards in Over 40 Countries Visa announced Friday “a long-term global partnership” with West Realm Shires Services Inc. and FTX Trading Ltd. to roll out crypto debit cards in more than 40 countries. The two companies are behind cryptocurrency exchanges FTX US and FTX.com, respectively. “As a part of the alliance, FTX will begin by offering FTX-branded Visa debit cards to FTX customers internationally — with a focus on countries in Latin America, Europe, and Asia in the initial phases of the rollout,” the announcement details. The debit cards are linked directly to a user’s FTX accounts. Currently available in the U.S., ...