The online social networking platform Facebook has announced its plans for launching its new Diem digital currency project in early 2021, which will eventually be launched in two sets consisting of a multi-currency coin and the other in the form of stablecoins pegged to the U.S. Dollar and the Euro. The Diem digital currency is intended to revolutionize the fintech space and allow money transfers to be performed as easily and as seamlessly as sharing photos and other media on the web. It has also been said that the transfer fee for Diem will be very cheap, which will surely attract a great number of new users and see the currency experiencing high trade volumes.
Visa Explores Value of Blockchain with Crypto.com
Visa has announced the development of a pilot program that would allow its users to settle transactions with cryptocurrencies by utilizing Ethereum blockchain. As large corporations start exploring the use and benefits of cryptos within their industries, we could see blockchain technology becoming a big part of everyday life in terms of trade and commerce.