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MetaMask expands global reach with new partnerships in six countries

MetaMask broadens its global presence with key partner ships in Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Egypt, and Chile. In a Dec. 8 post on X, MetaMask, a well-known software cryptocurrency wallet, unveiled new partner ships in Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Egypt, and Chile. As stated in the announcement, MetaMask is working with VietQR and Mobile Money in Vietnam, GCash in the Philippines, QRIS in Indonesia, Thai QR in Thailand, Vodafone Cash in Egypt, and Webpay in Chile. These collaborations empower users with localized options.  We’ve partner ed with @Unlimit_com and @getTransFi to support more payment methods in more regions. Web3 is global , and MetaMask has been on a mission to partner with providers worldwide to help onboard anyone—regardless of where they are—to web3. — MetaMask 🫰 (@MetaMask) December 8, 2023 MetaMask has also extended its reach to Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, offering additional support for local transfers th

Will crypto remittances be the future of global money transfers?

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Cryptocurrencies are challenging the status quo of remittance services. Will they also shape the future of cross-border payments? In this era of global economies, where cross-cultural exchanges and international transactions are increasingly common, the demand for efficient and accessible cross-border money transfers has reached new heights of importance. Whilst traditional remittance providers have long dominated the market, the rise of cryptocurrencies has introduced a disruptive force that is challenging the status quo. As cryptocurrencies gain momentum, the question arises: Will crypto remittances shape the future of global money transfers? The dominance of traditional remittance services This evolving payments landscape has opened up new opportunities and prompted us to rethink the traditional models of remittance services in the face of technological advances and changing consumer preferences. Source: Unsplash For several decades, traditional remittance services, such as Western

Empowering global blockchain adoption and the internet for the modern age

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A deep dive into the key elements required for creating a thriving blockchain ecosystem. Blockchain technology has been around for over a decade and has transformed many industries, from finance to supply-chain management to digital identity. It has the potential to revolutionize the way we live, work and transact in the near future. However, adoption is still far from the global scale that Web3 enthusiasts envision. According to QuickNode’s co-founder and co-CEO Dmitry Shklovsky, blockchain has the power to reshape the way people live — starting with their online presence. A decentralized internet is the next evolutionary stage of the digital world, and blockchain has the power to bring this to reality.  Q: How do you see blockchain technology revolutionizing the way we live, work and transact in the near future? On the highest level, blockchain technology has the potential to evolve most of our daily processes and how we fundamentally transact with institutions and each other. From