Bitcoin Debit Card News

The idea of creating plastic cards pegged to Bitcoin has been developed from the start of the appearance of Bitcoin in 2008. In 2011-2012, the Bitcoin community started discussing the real possibility of issuing Bitcoin debit cards and their prospects. The attractiveness of this idea is obvious to investors, developers and users, as BTC debit cards could significantly facilitate the use of virtual currency in daily life and, consequently, popularize cryptocoins. By replenishing such cards with Bitcoin, it is possible to pay in shops which don’t accept Bitcoin, as it will be converted into fiat currency automatically. In 2015-2016, the number of projects related to virtual money debit cards began to grow, so currently a cryptocurrency holder can choose among over 25 companies.

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Report: Coinbase-Supported Bitcoin Debit Card to Shut Operations in April

FEB 18, 2019
by William Suberg

The three-year-old scheme faced skepticism about its popularity on launch, but Shift has not publicly stated the reason behind its decision.

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Fiat-like Convenience for Crypto Users Has Arrived

OCT 17, 2017
by Guest Author

Mobile payments are set to reach $1 trln by 2019, and Bonpay wants cryptocurrency to capture a large share of that market.

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Uquid Allows 40 Different Altcoins to Use Visa's Global Network

NOV 24, 2016
by Evander Smart

Altcoin fans can now use their favorite cryptocurrencies to load a virtual VISA card.

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Prepaid Debit Cards to Be Heavily Regulated, Bitcoin Cards Will Become Alternative

OCT 08, 2016
by Joseph Young

Prepaid debit cards will be subjected to tightened regulations by October 2017, users can top up their cards using Bitcoin.

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8 Major Bitcoin Debit Cards: How Private and Anonymous Are They?

AUG 20, 2016
by Joël Valenzuela

Cointelegraph contacted the eight major providers of Bitcoin debit cards with the question: Can Bitcoin debit cards really be private or anonymous?

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WireX Buy Bitcoin - a Step Closer to the World’s First Bankless Personal Banking

MAR 22, 2016
by Kokkinos Marinos

WireX has released the first two-way bitcoin debit card with a buy bitcoin function. It will allow its users to fund their bitcoin accounts from anywhere throug...

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E-Coin Founders Talk Bitcoin Debit Cards and 50% Monthly User Growth

AUG 22, 2015
by Connie Kearney

Cointelegraph spoke with E-coin founders Pavel Matveev and Dmitry Lazarichev about competition in the bitcoin debit card market, the importance of multi-sig sec...

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Bitcoin, Visa, And The Hybrid Cryptocurrency Debit Card

AUG 16, 2015
by Connie Kearney

E-coin is looking to position itself as the most useful and comfortable tool for spending bitcoin anywhere in the world with the rollout of their cypto debit ca...

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Approved: Bitcoin Debit Cards Heat Up as Market Matures

JUN 22, 2015
by William Suberg

Once a mere novelty, Bitcoin debit cards are getting smarter and their providers are stepping up to ensure their products have a tangible competitive advantage....

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JUN 5 DIGEST: SpectroCoin Launches BTC Debit Card for Eastern Europe, Xapo Execs Sued by Former Employer

JUN 05, 2015
by Aaron van Wirdum

SpectroCoin launched a debit card that can be loaded with digital currency, Xapo faces more legal troubles and more news.

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Is Bitcoin's Future Already in Your Pocket?

APR 24, 2015
by Charlie Richards

The growth in the bitcoin-funded debit card world shows a future path for the digital currency.

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Bitwage and Xapo Announce First International Bitcoin Payroll Debit Card

MAR 26, 2015
by Jacob Sears

Announced March 25, Bitwage is partnering with Xapo to create the world’s first international bitcoin payroll debit card. This is a big step forward for bitcoin...

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Bitcoin-Wave Announces Bitcoin Debit Card

FEB 21, 2015
by Diana Ngo

Bitcoin-Wave, a Seychelles incorporated Bitcoin exchange dedicated to the European market, announces it will soon offer Bitcoin debit cards, enabling users to m...

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Diamond Circle Deploys World’s First Cashless Bitcoin ATM

SEP 26, 2014
by William Suberg

Australian Bitcoin debit card operator Diamond Circle has announced the initial deployment of the world’s first cashless Bitcoin ATM.

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Xapo Addresses Debit Card’s Fees, Promises to Reimburse Users

AUG 07, 2014
by Bogdan Ulm

Debit card supplier Xapo put themselves in a quandary by first promising low transaction fees when they claimed users will be charged a $15 one-time flat fee an...

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