VALR pushes crypto payments with new Visa partnership

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The growing mainstream use of cryptocurrencies to store wealth and trade goods is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Farzam Ehsani, VALR Co-founder and CEO.

Topics of discussion include: performance of cryptocurrencies as an asset class; sentiment around bitcoin; growing use of crypto backed payment methods; and an outlook for the sector.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

20 Oct 2023 English South Africa Business News · News

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