Blockchain wallet partners with Indian exchange UnoCoin
Bitcoin wallet Blockchain has partnered with Indian's largest bitcoin exchange Unocoin, enabling customers to transfer funds quickly. The move was an "important step forward in eliminating the friction that many have experienced in buying bitcoin" and gave users "greater purchasing power without compromising security or control", according to Blockchain. The functionality is available only to web users, with mobile integration set to follow.

Leading bitcoin wallet Blockchain has announced that it has teamed up with Indian bitcoin exchange Unocoin to enable Blockchain users across the country to quickly and easily fund their wallets.

We’ve teamed up with Unocoin to bring users in India an easy and safe way to fund their Blockchain wallets! https://t.co/rsiyxeEiG6 pic.twitter.com/JT6tHQafds — Blockchain (@blockchain) September 7, 2017



“Millions of Indians have embraced digital assets as a reliable way to save and transfer money. Together with Unocoin we are committed to making digital currency simple and more accessible throughout India. Whether it’s high fees, untrustworthy service providers, or confusing identity verification procedures, it’s often been a slow and challenging process to get started with bitcoin. Today’s integration is an important step forward in eliminating the friction that many have experienced in buying bitcoin.”



According to the official announcement, Blockchain has integrated Unocoin’s exchange directly within its wallet to give users greater purchasing power without compromising security or control. The integration is currently available to web users. Blockchain said:



“For the first time ever, your Blockchain wallet can be funded in just a few clicks by linking your bank account, which is subject to bank transfer speed.



Blockchain said that it plans to expand the integration to Android and iOS wallet users in the near future.



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