Dallas-based MoneyGram takes ownership stake in cash-to-bitcoin startup

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Dallas-based MoneyGram International Inc. is taking a minority stake in Coinme, a cryptocurrency platform that converts cash into bitcoin. MoneyGram didn’t...

“At MoneyGram, we continue to be bullish on the vast opportunities that exist in the ever-growing world of cryptocurrency and our ability to operate as a compliant bridge to connect digital assets to local fiat currency,” said chairman and CEO Alex Holmes in a statement.

Holmes said MoneyGram’s cash-to-bitcoin offering with Coinme opened its business to “a new customer segment, and we couldn’t be more pleased with our progress.” It’s part of MoneyGram’s strategy to become a digital leader in the payments industry. “As we accelerate our innovation efforts, partnerships with startups like Coinme will further our position as the industry leader in the utilization of blockchain and similar technologies,” Holmes said.At the time of its initial partnership, the companies said they intended to expand to international markets after the initial U.S. push.

Source: Digital Coin News (digitalcoinnews.net)

 

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