ChainCatcher news, Cointelegraph posted on the X platform revealing that MetaMask has expanded its cryptocurrency payment card pilot program in the United States, allowing users to pay directly from their wallets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Reuters, Mastercard will seek to expand its cryptocurrency payment card program by partnering with more cryptocurrency exchanges. Currently, Mastercard has collaborated with cryptocurrency exchanges including Binance, Nexo, and Gemini to offer cryptocurrency-related payment cards in several countries. Raj Dhamodharan, Mastercard's head of crypto and blockchain, stated, "There are already dozens of partners globally offering crypto card programs." Additionally, he declined to comment specifically on the lawsuit against Binance by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), but noted that any card program undergoes "thorough due diligence" and is subject to ongoing monitoring. (source link)

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, cryptocurrency payment card company CryptoSpend is seeking to raise A$5 million (approximately US$3.5 million) in a Series A funding round at a valuation of A$30-50 million.It is reported that CryptoSpend is Australia's first digital asset payment service company to issue a crypto Visa card, and its revenue has grown sixfold since the second quarter of 2022. The valuation for this funding round has also increased by about four times compared to previous valuations. The company plans to use the new funds to expand its business and market. (source link)