The local exchange announced that users will be able to get 1 million Argentine pesos in credit (nearly $700) by using 0.01 BTC as collateral. There will be no maintenance fees for the first three months. Lemon claims this is the first card of its kind in Argentina.
Lemon Launches First Bitcoin-Backed Card in Argentina
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Lemon Pioneers Bitcoin-Backed Visa Card in Argentina
The crypto-linked credit card in Argentina is evolving with a pioneering launch.
Lemon, a local exchange with over 5 million users, has announced its entry into the crypto credit market, releasing a bitcoin-backed card that will allow users to access credit options without selling their BTC.
In a press release, the exchange claimed that this would be the first BTC-backed credit card release in the country, allowing users to spend up to 1 million Argentine pesos (nearly $700) by depositing 0.01 BTC as collateral.
In a second phase, users will be able to set collateral and spending limit figures, making the card a more versatile savings and spending tool.
The objective of this Visa-issued card is to expand the options for BTC holders who want to maintain their funds and still enjoy benefits without spending their crypto savings.
Marcelo Cavazzoli, CEO of Lemon, reinforced the relevance of this initiative in a fiat-led financial system. He stated:
We created a simple way to access credit in pesos with Bitcoin as collateral, without the need for a credit history. Bitcoin is the best store of value ever created in the history of mankind and the fundamental building block for the new digital economy.ā
Maintenance fees will be subsidized by Rootstock, a protocol that facilitates building apps on top of Bitcoin, during the first three months. After this, a monthly flat maintenance fee of $5 will be charged.
According to Lemon, Bitcoin is by far the most used digital asset for savings, surpassing even stablecoins and the Argentine peso. This is the reason for using bitcoin instead of another asset, opening this opportunity for most of its users.
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FAQ
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What recent innovation has Lemon introduced in Argentinaās credit market? Lemon has launched Argentinaās first bitcoin-backed credit card, allowing users to access credit without selling their BTC.
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How does the bitcoin-backed credit card work? Users can spend up to 1 million Argentine pesos (about $700) by depositing 0.01 BTC as collateral.
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What are the future features of the card? In a later phase, users will be able to customize backup options and spending limits, enhancing functionality.
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How does this initiative affect Bitcoinās usage in Argentina? Lemonās CEO stated that Bitcoin is the most popular digital asset for savings in Argentina, promoting this card as a key financial tool in a fiat-driven economy.
