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Meta’s Whatsapp trials in-app crypto payments in the US with Nova wallet

When someone adds money to their Novi account through WhatsApp, it will be converted to USDP (Pax Dollar), which is a stable digital currency

Some WhatsApp users are now able to send and receive crypto via Novi wallet integration.

Formerly known as Facebook, Meta officially launched a digital currency pilot in collaboration with major crypto exchange Coinbase and stablecoin firm Paxos in October.

WhatsApp has launched a new pilot that lets a “limited number” of people in the US send and receive money from within a chat using cryptocurrency. The feature is powered by Novi, Meta’s digital... #whatsapp #novi #willcathcart #paxos #stephanekasriel

WhatsApp has launched a new pilot that lets people in the US send and receive money from within a chat. The feature is powered by Novi, and payments are made using the Pax Dollars (USDP) stablecoin.

Is there a shift in the user experience? No. WhatsApp is simply integrating a new money-transfer service; your chats and calls will remain end-to-end encrypted at all times

WhatsApp has announced that it is linking with the US-based Novi digital wallet. The Meta-owned messaging service has rolled out a pilot programme with the fintech platform, also owned by Meta. It will allow users to send and receive money from within the messaging app, free of cost. Furthermore, WABetaInfo spotted yet another functionality for the Communities feature on WhatsApp.

Starting today, a limited number of people in the US will be able to send and receive money using Novi on WhatsApp.

Meta-owned Novi has announced that a limited number of users in the US will be able to send and receive money using Novi on WhatsApp.Novi is a digital wallet that helps people send and receive money internationally -- instantly and with no ...