Crypto.com Enables USD Fiat Withdrawals via ACH Network

Hong Kong-headquartered Crypto.com today said it has enabled USD Fiat currency withdrawals via ACH (Automated Clearing House) for US users.
“The addition of USD fiat withdrawal via international bank transfer is a frequently requested feature that further strengthens the utility of Crypto.com platform,” it said.

The official announcement also mentioned that that no fees will be made applicable for USD withdrawals. Yet, it reads, fees may be imposed by the receiving bank and intermediary bank. The estimated fees vary by the location of the recipient bank account and will be calculated and deducted from withdrawal amount when a client submits the withdrawal request.
Founded in 2016,  launched its initial coin offering (ICO) in May 2017 after a year working on its offering that includes a range of products aimed at promoting the adoption of cryptocurrencies on a wider scale. The payments and card provider, formerly known as Monaco, also offers customers the option to fund their crypto wallets via EUR bank transfers from accounts in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA).
Insurers gradually respond to crypto demand
Crypto.com has recently obtained a policy of as much as $100 million through a global insurance marketplace that  held in their accounts with the cryptocurrency and payment platform. The unnamed insurer offers a crime insurance product that safeguards the offline storage accounts, known as cold wallets, against theft or direct loss.
, which provides crypto-related Visa cards, wallet and portfolio building services, also revealed new security measures, including two-factor authentication for certain transactions.
The company explained that, as it also offers the MCO Visa card, this move adds an additional layer of security for the user while sending or withdrawing their assets, as well as for wallet address whitelisting.
Insurance is scarce for digital assets held at custodians or exchanges, but the  has gradually responded to demand starting with cover for cold storage.
Cryptocurrency wallets are  as they have a single centralized point of failure, making them prone to the same security issues faced by millions of web applications globally.
 

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