Controversial John McAfee announces soon to launch Visa Bitcoin Debit card

John MacAfee Visa Bitcoin to support the purchase of crypto and withdrawal of cash.
MacAfee says that the card will be accepted everywhere.

John Isige FXStreet

The United States 2020 presidential candidate John MacAfee new mission is to see the introduction of the crypto debit car. The card in question will have the photo of MacAfee as though to tell the world who birthed the idea and will be released on the Visa platform.

The debit card will be used to buy cryptocurrencies as well as convert crypto cash. A Tweet by the entrepreneur on April 1 says “A teaser for what is coming soon: The first crypto credit card accepted EVERYWHERE!”

Details of how the card will work and the banks that are going to support remain either vague of unknown. Besides, the fact that MacAfee relationship with US authorities has suffered blows on various occasions in the past, makes investors wonder how he will pull this one through. However, the presidential hopeful has a great deal of support from the crypto market with a community that looks up to him for insight on various factors of the market.

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John Isige

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John Isige is a seasoned cryptocurrency journalist and markets analyst committed to delivering high-quality, actionable insights tailored to traders, investors, and crypto enthusiasts. He enjoys deep dives into emerging Web3 tren

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