Visa introduces crypto advisory services to assist partners in navigating digital currency

• The payments processor’s crypto advisory practice educates financial institutions and retailers about cryptocurrencies

• UMB, an American bank, is already utilizing Visa crypto advising services

Visa, the world's leader in digital payments on Wednesday unveiled a global crypto advice service that will assist customers and partners in advancing their crypto experience.

The payments processor said that its crypto advisory practice is an offering within Visa Consulting & Analytics division is aimed at “financial institutions eager to attract or retain customers with a crypto offering, retailers looking to delve into non-fungible tokens (NFTs), or central banks exploring digital currencies and understanding the crypto ecosystem.”