In a recent blog post, Wietse Wind, a leading developer behind XRP wallet Xumm and Xpring ecosystem company XRPL Labs, unveiled exciting upgrades coming to the wallet. This includes integration with Tangem hardware wallets for easy and secure storage of XRP.
However, the biggest reveal was in the comments when Wind hinted at Mastercard integration for Xumm. When asked about debit card support, he stated that the team is currently working on a “revolutionary” feature allowing integration with Debit Mastercard.
This would enable Xumm wallet users to directly spend their XRP funds using a Mastercard debit card. Users could leverage the security of self-custody through the wallet while enjoying the flexibility and convenience of a debit card for everyday purchases.
The Mastercard integration would be facilitated through XRP Ledger’s Hooks technology allowing custom limits and controls over debit card spending powered by the user’s XRP balance.
This marks a major milestone for not only the Xumm wallet but also for increasing the utility and adoption of XRP in everyday transactions. Allowing easy exchange between XRP and traditional currencies could rapidly expand use cases as a fast and low-cost cross-border payments network.
No timeline was given on when Mastercard integration will go live. However, the reveal signals that major financial infrastructure like Mastercard is making strides towards interoperability with leading crypto networks like XRP. This hints at a future of seamless value transfer between the old and new world of finance.
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