Signal does not want its users to link their bank accounts or debit cards to send or receive money on the app, it plans to rely on cryptocurrency for that.
Encrypted messaging app Signal is testing a new payments feature on its app that would let users send privacy-focused payments. However, Signal does not want its users to link their bank accounts or debit cards to send or receive money on the app, it plans to rely on cryptocurrency for that. The feature is currently available in a beta build for users in the United Kingdom. The messaging app is yet to begin testing the features in the other markets. “The latest Signal betas are rolling out today. Inside, you’ll find performance enhancements, a slew of bug fixes, improvements to the mute settings, and if you’re in the United Kingdom, you’ll see support for Signal Payments a new feature that enables you to send and receive privacy-focused payments as easily as sending or receiving a message.
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