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Visa Ends Its Debit Card Pact With FTX

Visa Ends Its Debit Card Pact With FTX

Visa Ends Its Debit Card Pact With FTX

The original partnership to release crypto debit cards in 40 countries was reported on in October.

The original partnership to release crypto debit cards in 40 countries was reported on in October.

The original partnership to release crypto debit cards in 40 countries was reported on in October.

By Michael Bellusci, Parikshit Mishra
AccessTimeIconNov 14, 2022, 4:20 PM
Updated May 9, 2023, 4:02 AM
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Payments company Visa (V) has elected to terminate global agreements with FTX after the crypto company’s sudden collapse.

“We have terminated our global agreements with FTX and their U.S. debit card program is being wound down by their issuer,” a Visa spokesperson told CoinDesk.

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It was reported in October that Visa had partnered with FTX release crypto debit cards in 40 countries with a focus on Latin America, Europe and Asia, sending prices of FTX's crypto token FTT higher.

"The situation with FTX is unfortunate and we are monitoring developments closely. In all our undertakings – in digital currency and beyond – our focus on security and trust remains paramount," Visa added in its comment to CoinDesk.

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Michael Bellusci

Michael Bellusci is CoinDesk's crypto reporter focused on public companies and digital asset firms.

Parikshit Mishra

Parikshit Mishra is CoinDesk's Deputy Managing Editor responsible for breaking news coverage. He does not have any crypto holdings.

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