Bakkt users can now send Bitcoin to anyone (even the app’s non-users)

Cryptocurrency marketplace application Bakkt has unveiled a new peer-to-peer feature enabling users to send bitcoin, gift cards, and cash to anyone.

In a statement, Bakkt noted that users would send the covered items even to individuals not using the app.

According to Bakkt CEO Gavin Michael, the feature seeks to promote transactions among cryptocurrencies in a frictionless manner.

“Bakkt has aimed to provide the app, marketplace and payments infrastructure to make all digital assets transactable, and this new functionality welcomes everyone to have a frictionless digital experience to send and receive bitcoin, gift cards or cash to anyone,” said Gavin.

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