Visa Payments Will Rely on 'Multiple Blockchains', Says Head of Crypto - Decrypt
Blockchain technology, like the early internet, is expected to mature and become more widely adopted, according to Visa's Head of Blockchain, Cuy Sheffield.
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Posted 9/6/2023, 6:12:51 PM
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