Bitcoin Debit Card Wirex Raises $3m from Japanese Conglomerate SBI

[kreslik.news]

Wirex Limited, which is known for offering a suite of personal banking solutions for Bitcoin users, announced today that it has successfully raised $3 million in a Series A funding round led by the Japanese conglomerate SBI (TYO:8473).

With offices in London, Tokyo and Kiev, Wirex serves over 500,000 customers in more than 130 countries and is in the process of obtaining an e-money license in the UK.

The company plans to use the new funds in the development of additional features, licensing and security, as well as to support its expansion plans. Wirex also says that it will continue to ... (read more)