The UK-based company raised GBP 1 million (USD 1.1 million) in just 90 minutes, and closed its crowdfunding 15 days ahead of schedule after securing funds from nearly 7000 investors, according to a press release.
Founded in 2014, Wirex has developed a contactless card that lets users seamlessly spend crypto and fiat currencies in real life. With the new funding in place, the company is working on a a multicurrency Mastercard card, an upgrade of its rewards scheme, and launches in the US and Japan.
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