Purchasing Bitcoin and various other cryptocurrencies is becoming increasingly accessible as Coinbase launches a new feature today that allows for crypto purchases via Apple Pay in third-party applications. Here’s what you need to know.
Coinbase Onramp Introduces Apple Pay Support for All Eligible Purchases
Coinbase Onramp serves as a developer platform tailored for crypto transactions, and with today’s update, all applications utilizing Onramp will automatically incorporate Apple Pay support.
Similar to its long-standing role in facilitating a variety of online transactions, Apple Pay significantly accelerates the buying process for newcomers.
Coinbase has provided the following video to illustrate the procedure:
This latest feature arrives years after Tim Cook expressed Apple’s interest in integrating cryptocurrency payments through Apple Pay, noting his personal investments in crypto, as well.
However, there hasn’t been substantial progress in Apple’s own crypto initiatives since that time. It’s reasonable to assume that the company may have had some role in the Coinbase Onramp launch, although it’s also likely that Coinbase developed the integration independently of Apple.
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