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Mastercard unveils crypto-linked cards across the Asia-Pacific region

The global payments giant will now offer its clients crypto-funded payment cards that will allow them to convert their digital assets into traditional fiat money in an instant.

The product is being launched in collaboration with three cryptocurrency service providers, namely Amber Group, Bitkub in Thailand, and CoinJar in Australia. The company explained:

According to research carried out by the firm in the Asia-Pacific region, 45% of people surveyed revealed that they are considering using cryptocurrency in the next year.

The news of the crypto credit card spread like wildfire on Twitter (NYSE:TWTR), with influencers promoting the burgeoning mainstream appeal of Bitcoin and other digital currencies.


Source: Cryptocurrency - investing.com

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