Singapore startup takes bitcoin into real world with Visa

Singapore startup takes bitcoin into real world with Visa

TenX debit card.Source: TenX via Bloomberg

A recurring challenge for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is how to make them work in the real world. A Singapore-based startup says the answer is its Visa card.

TenX is pitching its debit card as an instant converter of multiple digital currencies into fiat money: the dollars, yen, and euros that power most everyday commerce. The company said it takes a 2 percent cut from each transaction and has received orders for more than 10,000 cards. While transactions are capped at $2,000 a year, users can apply to increase the limit if they undergo identify verification procedures.

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