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Baanx: Developments in Web3 infrastructure such as account abstraction are driving the adoption of encrypted debit cards

In an interview, Simon Jones, Chief Commercial Officer of Baanx, spoke about the critical role of crypto debit cards in driving cryptocurrency adoption. Baanx, with partners such as Ledger, 1inch and Mastercard, launched the Crypto Life Card, which allows users to spend cryptocurrency at 90 million merchants around the world. The card is currently available in 32 countries, with plans to expand to the United States and Latin America. Jones pointed out that with the convergence of fintech and cryptocurrencies, the development of Web3 infrastructure such as account abstraction (such as ERC-4337), enabling users to connect multiple sources of funds to a single wallet, has driven the adoption of crypto debit cards. He also emphasized the growing awareness of self-custody and the importance of account abstraction technology in improving crypto payments and debit card operations. In addition, Baanx's Crypto Life Card offers flexible asset storage and spending options, as well as lending services in multiple countries, allowing users to borrow fiat for spending without clearing cryptocurrencies. These innovations make cryptocurrencies more suitable for everyday use and are expected to significantly drive market adoption.