The platform, which was built to provide a seamless payment experience both online and offline, will allow users to convert fiat money into an array of digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USD-T (ERC-20).
Prominent Twitter accounts and Reddit forums have urged people to purchase $30 of BTC to mark “Bitcoin Day” – with some calling for this to become an annual event on 7th September.
NewDay has seen digital wallet and contactless use of its other products more than double in the past year, from around 8% in August 2020 to 20% in June 2021 across customer retail spending.
HSBC has launched a multi-currency digital wallet that enables businesses to make and receive international payments simply and securely from one single global account.