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    Home » Mastercard Partners with Mercury to Launch Euro-Denominated Bitcoin Debit Card

    Mastercard Partners with Mercury to Launch Euro-Denominated Bitcoin Debit Card

    September 5, 2024 Business And Money 3 Mins Read
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    Mastercard has teamed up with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payments provider Mercury to introduce a new euro-denominated debit card that allows users to spend Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies directly from non-custodial wallets. This card, reported by Cointelegraph, marks a significant step in integrating digital currencies with traditional payment systems.

    The new debit card enables European Bitcoin holders to spend their digital assets from self-hosted wallets at any of Mastercard’s over 100 million merchants worldwide. This approach eliminates the need for users to store funds with an intermediary, giving them more control over their assets.

    Just In 🚨 :#Mastercard partners with #Mercuryo to launch a euro-denominated #Crypto debit card, enabling users to spend crypto from self-custodial wallets at over 100 million merchants.#Bitcoin #WazirX #Binance #GalaxyAI #Bangalore #Putin pic.twitter.com/43fqpUFHpf

    — Devendra Yadav (@YadavDevendra83) September 5, 2024

    Mastercard, a global payments leader serving nearly 1 billion customers in over 210 countries, sees this initiative as part of its broader strategy to integrate Bitcoin into its existing payment infrastructure. Christian Rau, Senior Vice President of Mastercard’s crypto unit, emphasized the company’s commitment to offering consumers a convenient, reliable, and secure way to spend their digital assets wherever Mastercard is accepted.

    The card’s functionality is straightforward: users can spend Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies directly by linking their non-custodial wallet to the Mastercard debit card. This process removes the need to sell digital assets on an exchange before making purchases, allowing users to maintain full ownership of their cryptocurrencies. However, there are some fees associated with the card: a €1.6 issuance fee, a €1 monthly maintenance fee, and a 0.95% transaction fee.

    By supporting non-custodial wallets, Mastercard addresses a significant concern among cryptocurrency users who prefer to manage their assets independently rather than relying on centralized exchanges. This move caters to a growing demographic of crypto enthusiasts who value the flexibility and control provided by self-hosted wallets.

    Trump promised to make the U.S. the crypto capital but didn’t deliver. XRP holders are cashing out, risking a drop below $0.50. Mercuryo launched a euro-denominated crypto debit card. Bybit Web3 announced the TON Tournament with $200K rewards. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs face… pic.twitter.com/0NTXT7oAxn

    — cryptosummary (@cryptosummaryhq) September 5, 2024

    Overall, Mastercard’s partnership with Mercury and the launch of this new debit card represent a substantial move towards blending traditional financial services with the evolving world of digital currencies, providing a bridge for users to spend their crypto easily and securely in everyday transactions.

    Key Points:

    i. Mastercard has launched a euro-denominated debit card in partnership with Mercury, allowing users to spend Bitcoin directly from non-custodial wallets.

    ii. The card is usable at over 100 million Mastercard merchants globally, eliminating the need for intermediary custody.

    iii. This initiative aligns with Mastercard’s strategy to integrate Bitcoin into its traditional payments infrastructure.

    iv. The card involves fees, including issuance, maintenance, and transaction fees, but offers direct spending of digital assets.

    v. The move supports a growing audience favoring self-hosted wallets, providing greater control and flexibility over their cryptocurrencies.

    Susan Guglielmo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News

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