Gift Card Giant Raise Partners with WalletConnect to Launch Crypto Payments

Gift card company giant Raise has partnered with WalletConnect to add support for multiple mainstream digital wallets, including MetaMask, Phantom, and Coinbase Wallet. With this integration, users will be able to use ETH, DOT, BTC, and SOL tokens, as well as USDC and USDT stablecoins for in-app payments, with plans to add support for more cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2012, the company has more than 6 million customers and has established direct partnerships with more than 1,000 major retailers. The company has facilitated more than $10 billion in transactions through its consumer applications, exchanges, and B2B businesses. Raise also plans to integrate blockchain more deeply into its technology stack and expand its crypto payment options to 30 countries by the end of this year.