Rappi announced that it is introducing the possibility for customers to use cryptocurrencies as a payment method in Mexico.
a valuation of more than $5 billion in its Series G funding round — announced that it is bringing the possibility for customers to use cryptocurrencies as a payment method, using them to purchase Rappi credits directly from the app.These Rappi credits can then be used to pay for delivery services offered in the app.
The company, which has its origins in Colombia, becoming the first Colombian unicorn in 2018, has a presence in almost all of Latam, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. However, Rappi announced this new pilot project will be limited to Mexican users and has not referred to a possible expansion.
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