{"id":172886,"date":"2024-10-10T11:06:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T11:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/?p=172886"},"modified":"2024-10-10T11:06:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T11:06:59","slug":"wisdomtree-crypto-card-now-supports-blockchain-backed-money-market-fund-transactions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/wisdomtree-crypto-card-now-supports-blockchain-backed-money-market-fund-transactions\/","title":{"rendered":"WisdomTree Crypto Card Now Supports Blockchain-Backed Money Market Fund Transactions"},"content":{"rendered":"
TL;DR<\/span><\/p>\n WisdomTree has <\/span>announced<\/span><\/a> that its crypto <\/span>debit card<\/span><\/a> now supports transactions directly from blockchain-backed money market funds<\/span><\/strong>. This development marks a significant step forward in <\/span>the integration of<\/span> traditional finance with blockchain technology.<\/span><\/p>\n On October 9, 2024, <\/span>WisdomTree introduced the ability<\/span><\/strong> for holders of its crypto debit card <\/span>to spend directly from their tokenized money funds<\/span><\/strong>, particularly the WisdomTree Government Money Market Digital Fund (WTGXX). <\/span><\/p>\n This fund is an on-chain tokenized asset,<\/span><\/strong> representing a digital form of a traditional money market fund. The WTGXX primarily invests in short-term U.S. government securities, offering stability and liquidity similar to <\/span>traditional<\/span> money market funds but with the added benefits of blockchain technology.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The integration allows cardholders to use their tokenized assets for everyday purchases<\/span><\/strong> without the need to convert them into fiat currency first. This seamless process is facilitated through the WisdomTree-branded Visa debit card, which links directly to the WTGXX fund. <\/span><\/p>\n Users can fund their daily purchases within the app, with the potential to earn yield every day via their WTGXX investment until the investment is sold to facilitate spending.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWisdomTree’s New Offering<\/span><\/h2>\n
How It Works<\/span><\/h2>\n
Advantages for Cardholders<\/span><\/h2>\n