Bitstamp, a European Union-based bitcoin marketplace, announced that it has added United States to its list of countries where its customers can buy bitcoin digital currencies with the help of Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card.
“Only a one-time verification of your card details is required before instant bitcoin purchases on Bitstamp are yours,” the announcement read.
The move comes after the recent upswing in the value of bitcoin, edging past $1,800 this week and giving rise to increased adoption to the digital currency.
Bitstamp stated that users in the US can go to the deposit page and choose credit card from the side menu. They can then chose the amount to be spent and enter the card details.
Bitstamp has collaborated with Simplex, which is a fintech / cyber-security company that is focused on fraud prevention in online payments, in order to being this service to US customers.
