On November 20th CoinbaseCT r: 3 announced the launch of the Shift Card; a bitcoinCT r: 6 debit card which seeks to provide an everyday solution for those looking to spend their bitcoin.
Shifting Gears
By combining the universal recognition of Visa with the security of Coinbase’s wallet, users will now be able to spend the bitcoins stored in their Coinbase accounts anywhere that Visa is accepted. The Shift Card will allow users to spend their bitcoin as though it were a regular debit card, which has raised some concerns from Rik Willard, Founder and Managing Director at Agentic Group. Willard commented: