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I hope you are all well and having excellent day, welcome to CryptoGod-1’s blog on all things crypto. In this post I will be looking at the recent announcement from MetaMask of the added feature for selling ETH and crypto directly to FIAT.
Ethereum-to-Fiat Conversion Feature
The online crypto wallet MetaMask has announced a new "sell" feature, which will enable users to convert Ethereum into select fiat currencies. This new feature has been long anticipated, meaning users can seamlessly exchange Ethereum (ETH) holdings into fiat, which will expand the array of financial services available from the wallet.
This new feature follows up the previous inclusion of a "buy" function within the wallet, meaning users now have a simple and direct means of not only buying crypto from their fiat, but also selling crypto for fiat. The current cash-out options available are the three major fiat currencies: US dollars, Euros, and British pounds.
As things stand the sell feature is only applicable to ETH on the Ethereum mainnet, there are ambitious plans to expand this service and encompass other layer-2 networks and digital assets. An exact roadmap for this has not been disclosed, but it will likely be rolled out in parts down the line, with more and more tokens and networks accepted.
It is also important to note that the "sell" option is only accessible to users in select geographic regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and various European countries. Once a user sells, they can transfer their fiat to either a PayPal account or a conventional bank account. MetMask has partnered with hird-party crypto-to-fiat service providers, including MoonPay, Transak, Sardine, and Banxa to ensure the service operates smoothly.
Users are seamlessly directed to these external platforms to complete their cash-out transactions. Once on the third-party provider's site, users will be offered real-time quotes, ensuring users receive current market rates. Once a provider is selected, users are then redirected to finalise the necessary banking procedures. Depending on the option selected, the funds should be available in the linked account within a couple of business days after the transaction's confirmation within the MetaMask wallet.
MetaMask is slowly expanding its features and what it can offer consumers, with the "sell" feature only the latest. They have also introduced a "swaps" function that aggregates token prices from various decentralized exchanges to simplify trading. On top of that they have also launched a platform tailored for businesses and institutional users, with Ethereum staking being the focus following the network's "Merge" upgrade.
Good news for MetaMask users who can now make use of the wallet as an offramp. Just watch out for the fees when using it.
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