Visa Takes First Step Into NFTs With CryptoPunk Purchase for Almost $150K

Name: Visa Takes First Step Into NFTs With CryptoPunk Purchase for Almost $150K
Uploaded: 2021-08-23T21:33:45Z
Duration: 5 min 353 s
Description: Visa has bought a female CryptoPunk for around $150,000, taking a step into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as it seeks to learn more about the burgeoning market. “The Hash” panel discusses the payments technology giant ramping up its experimentation around crypto assets. Could it pave the way for the rise of institutional NFTs?

Aug 23, 2021

Visa has bought a female CryptoPunk for around $150,000, taking a step into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as it seeks to learn more about the burgeoning market.

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