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Mastercard Enables Crypto Spending at 100M+ Merchants from Self-Custody Wallets 🔥
A huge step toward mass adoption
Austin Hodge
September 05, 2024 • Read Time: 8 minutes
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Mastercard's latest move isn't just another swipe – it's a bold step into the future of finance.
By teaming up with Mercuryo, the global payments giant now allows crypto holders to spend their digital assets at over 100 million merchants worldwide directly from self-custody wallets.
This isn’t just digitizing dollars; it’s transforming everyday transactions.
Let's dive in!
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