Bitcoin is a popular service - this much is known - but it is one that is not used very commonly in the United States. It certainly can be utilized and while it is a means of digital money being distributed amongst various parties, I would like to think that existing options like PayPal are far more commonplace. With that said, did you know that there a bitcoin debit option will rise to the surface? It is a story that more than deserves coverage by Bobby Jain.
For those who do not know, Xapo is a company that offers online bitcoin wallets. An article on Wired said that Xapo is about to expand its reach by introducing the first debit card that would allow users to spend their bitcoins like actual currency. It is important to keep in mind, though, that this feature is only limited to locations that except MasterCard and Visa. If you did not believe that the age of digital money was upon us before, it is likely that you will see it that way now.
In the future, any bitcoin user will have the option of linking the account that they have to a debit card option. From what I have seen, this idea presents both a greater ease of use as well as a cutback on the limits that have been in terms of eligible locations. Bitcoin distribution definitely has an audience and Xapo has the clear goal of making transactions with this type of currency as accessible as possible. As a side note, did you know that Xapo is backed by $20 million in VC funding?
The article made mention of the fact that every bitcoin customer, if they take up this option, will have only one debit card that can be used with as few restrictions as possible. To say that this is a positive nugget of news would be an understatement, which is a point that Bobby Jain could agree with. If you'd like to know specifics, the number on the credit card can check into Xapo in order to verify that sufficient funds are available. Names along the lines of Jain will attest to the fact that this concept is, on paper, quite sophisticated.
Will this option be able to attain a strong user base? I do not know if it will be able to do so at the onset, since bitcoins are not used by everyone. However, this does not account for the long-term picture, which gives me hope that bitcoin customers will take up the debit option once it comes into effect. I have no reason to believe that they wouldn't want to try it, either. To me, it only helps them to spend this type of currency in ways that will help them the most.
For those who do not know, Xapo is a company that offers online bitcoin wallets. An article on Wired said that Xapo is about to expand its reach by introducing the first debit card that would allow users to spend their bitcoins like actual currency. It is important to keep in mind, though, that this feature is only limited to locations that except MasterCard and Visa. If you did not believe that the age of digital money was upon us before, it is likely that you will see it that way now.
In the future, any bitcoin user will have the option of linking the account that they have to a debit card option. From what I have seen, this idea presents both a greater ease of use as well as a cutback on the limits that have been in terms of eligible locations. Bitcoin distribution definitely has an audience and Xapo has the clear goal of making transactions with this type of currency as accessible as possible. As a side note, did you know that Xapo is backed by $20 million in VC funding?
The article made mention of the fact that every bitcoin customer, if they take up this option, will have only one debit card that can be used with as few restrictions as possible. To say that this is a positive nugget of news would be an understatement, which is a point that Bobby Jain could agree with. If you'd like to know specifics, the number on the credit card can check into Xapo in order to verify that sufficient funds are available. Names along the lines of Jain will attest to the fact that this concept is, on paper, quite sophisticated.
Will this option be able to attain a strong user base? I do not know if it will be able to do so at the onset, since bitcoins are not used by everyone. However, this does not account for the long-term picture, which gives me hope that bitcoin customers will take up the debit option once it comes into effect. I have no reason to believe that they wouldn't want to try it, either. To me, it only helps them to spend this type of currency in ways that will help them the most.
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