The US trading platform for crypto assets, precious metals, US stocks and carbon credits, opens its market to Europe after its success in the US, buying Optimus Cards UK Limited, a card issuer, to launch a card enabled for cryptocurrencies in Europe.
“Starting in April, we plan to start rolling out the world's first multi-asset crypto-enabled debit card on the Optimus platform in Europe. The card has already proven a hit with our US customers and offers a unique combination of utility, convenience and crypto-back rewards. ”
According to the announcement of its CEO JP Thieriot.
The company bought by Uphold, Optimus, based in the United Kingdom and regulated by the financial conduct authority of that country, is one of the largest issuers of debit and credit cards in Europe and the U.K.
Its services are compatible with major platforms such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, as well as virtual and contactless cards.
"Very soon, our European clients will be able to receive part or all of their salary in Bitcoin, or any asset of their choice, and spend it using Uphold Cards issued through Optimus",
Said its CEO.
