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Mercado Pago: it will not be possible to transfer Bitcoin purchased on the platform

Mercado Pago announced the launch of a service that will allow Brazilians to buy, reserve and sell cryptocurrencies.

As announced by the payments arm of Mercado Livre, this is an initiative in partnership with Paxos.

The collaboration will allow integration with the Mercado Pago account and the management of operations, with blockchain technology.

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Thus, without leaving the app, users will be able to track the price, as well as buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDP; stablecoin from Paxos.

“This is an important milestone for Mercado Pago, which continues its trajectory by democratizing and massifying operations with cryptocurrencies. From the account, we want to accompany our users as they enter the crypto paradigm, which is gaining more and more relevance in the financial world. Based on the experience of quick and secure use of our platform, we will offer simplified access to these assets”, says Osvaldo Giménez, CEO of Mercado Pago.

Transactions with Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDP can be carried out with money available in the Mercado Pago account. The minimum purchase price is R$1.

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However, at this first moment, users who buy cryptocurrencies will not be able to transfer them to external wallets.

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According to Tulio Oliveira, vice president of Mercado Pago in Brazil, with this first step towards the crypto universe, the company wants to contribute to a great leap in education and financial inclusion of the Brazilian population.

“We will monitor our users closely. Let’s help them improve their cryptocurrency trading experience. In addition, we will offer all educational support for them to make the best decisions”, he said.

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Walter Hessert, head of Strategy at Paxos, said that this is a transformative moment for Latin America.

“Mercado Pago is offering a perfect experience in crypto and stablecoins, reaching millions of Brazilians. This will accelerate the conventional adoption of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins across the continent. We are excited to partner with Mercado Pago to make this possible”, he concluded.

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