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<p>Avalanche is not resting in its quest for innovation. To impress its users, the layer 1 blockchain is rolling out the red carpet for crypto debit card enthusiasts with the launch of the Avalanche Visa card. This new card, available in both physical and digital versions, will allow spending of digital assets such as USDC and AVAX wherever Visa is accepted. Here’s what you need to know about this card and its features.</p>
<h2 id="h-les-fonctionnalites-de-la-carte-visa-d-avalanche">The features of the Avalanche Visa card&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>
<p>The Avalanche <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/quest-ce-que-avalanche-nos-explications-detaillees/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Visa</a> card, which has just been unveiled, will offer a<strong>welcome flexibility for cryptocurrency enthusiasts</strong>. Linked to a self-custody wallet, each card will allow users to <strong>manage multiple digital assets</strong>, including the stablecoin USDC, Wrapped AVAX (wAVAX), and BENQI Liquid Staked AVAX (sAVAX).</p>
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     <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Introducing the Avalanche Card! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f53a.png" alt="🔺" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><br><br>Spend your WAVAX, USDC, sAVAX, and more wherever Visa is accepted.<br><br>Enjoy both physical and virtual cards, 24/7 dedicated support, and seamless transactions through popular apps.<br><br>The future starts now! Join the waitlist and check out the full… <a href="https://t.co/NUmW93sX5P" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/NUmW93sX5P</a></p>— Avalanche Foundation <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f53a.png" alt="🔺" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> (@AvalancheFDN) <a href="https://twitter.com/AvalancheFDN/status/1848470963672711543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">October 21, 2024</a>
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<p>Furthermore, <a href="https://x.com/AvalancheFDN/status/1848470963672711543" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">this card</a> will provide the classic expected services:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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 <li>24/7 customer support;&nbsp;</li>
 <li>No additional fees related to spending.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<p>For now, <strong>the card is aimed at residents of Latin America and the Caribbean</strong>, with a waiting list already open. This regional approach appears to be strategic for Avalanche, which is multiplying initiatives to s<strong>trengthen the institutional adoption of blockchain</strong>, as illustrated by the recent integration of vehicle titles in California.</p> 
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<p>The Avalanche card is not just a simple payment method; it is also <strong>linked to a self-custody wallet</strong>, providing users with <strong>an increased level of security and control</strong>. In fact, each transaction is associated with a unique address for each asset, making management and transparency easier.&nbsp;</p>
<p>“<em>With this card, Avalanche is redefining the standards of the crypto experience</em>,” comments an industry specialist.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>However, users need to be aware of the <strong>potential tax implications when using their cryptos for payments</strong>, especially if they are volatile assets. This warning shows that <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/notre-avis-sur-avalanche-faut-il-investir-en-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Avalanche</a> remains pragmatic regarding the reality of crypto-asset adoption.</p>
<p>Finally, this new initiative from the Avalanche Foundation is supported by a strategic partnership with Rain Liquidity. This aligns with a refocus on institutional use cases, notably with the <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/crypto-avalanche-reinvents-itself-could-the-partnership-with-jp-morgan-change-everything/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">support from JPMorgan</a> for the adoption of tokenized financial services.</p>

Avalanche Launches Its Visa Card: Here’s What It Changes For Crypto Enthusiasts

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