One of the fastest-growing financial services providers, AstroPay announced today that it has expanded its presence in the financial world with the introduction of several crypto offerings. Now, users of AstroPay have the option to buy and sell digital currencies on its platform.
AstroPay has been in the online payment ecosystem for several years. The company has witnessed a surge in demand for its products during the last few years. Regarding the launch of its crypto services, AstroPay is planning to facilitate its users through a broad range of product options.
According to Mikael Lijtenstein, the CEO of AstroPay, the firm aims to serve young clients through digital asset offerings. Additionally, Lijtenstein outlined the growing popularity of the crypto market.
“We are thrilled to launch the cryptocurrency offering that puts us at the forefront of international payment solutions. With this offering, we want to serve younger users who are more inclined to trade cryptocurrencies as they are digital natives. AstroPay has been operating with cryptocurrencies for over two years, and we decided that now is the right time to offer our users the option to trade these digital assets,” Lijtenstein said, according to a report published on Finextra.
AstroPay became the first digital wallet in the Latin American region to offer ADA blockchain tokens. Currently, available in selected emerging markets, the firm is planning to roll out its services in other regions soon.
Crypto and Web3
In the last few years, AstroPay has introduced several new digital tools to facilitate payments. Lijtenstein highlighted the need for the adoption of innovative technologies, like crypto and Web3. The company’s digital wallet supports several digital assets like BTC, BCH, LTC and ADA.
“The launch is testament to the business's commitment to continue supporting merchants and users by adopting the latest technological innovations. The cryptocurrency market’s size has expanded exponentially since Bitcoin was launched a few years ago, and we believe the sector is poised for further exponential growth, especially driven by the new Web 3.0,” he added.
