MetaMask launches a blockchain-based debit card developed with Mastercard

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MetaMask, a self-custodial crypto wallet for the Ethereum network, is launching a blockchain-based debit card developed with Mastercard and crypto payments specialist Baanx. The card will initially be available in a limited pilot of a few thousand digital-only cards to European Union and UK users. The company plans broader distribution later this year, with a full rollout in the EU and UK and more pilot launches in other regions. The

MetaMask user base reaches nearly 32M, suggesting a potential crypto bull run ahead

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As anticipation grows for a crypto market surge, the MetaMask wallet approaches 32 million users, matching its peak from January 2022. As Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) prices rise sharply, the user base of the crypto wallet MetaMask has increased by over 50% in just four months, from 19 million in September 2023 to over 30 million in January 2024. There are similarities between this growth phase and the crypto

MetaMask introduces seamless fiat-to-crypto on-ramp service

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MetaMask has announced the launch of a new feature that enables users to buy cryptocurrencies directly from their wallets using fiat currency. The Buy Crypto feature is now part of the Portfolio Dapp, which means users can purchase up to 90 different cryptocurrencies by connecting their MetaMask wallets to local payment methods. According to MetaMask, the new service is available in 189 countries, but there is a limit on the