Romanian postal company Poşta Română will install terminals for topping up crypto accounts in its post offices. This will be done as part of a joint pilot project with cryptocurrency exchange platform BTR Exchange (Bitcoin Romania).
The first terminal is already operational at Post Office 1 in Tulcea, eastern Romania, allowing users to deposit cash to top up their accounts on the platform. Bitcoin Romania.
Four other post offices in Alexandria, Piatra Neamţ, Botoşani and Nadlaca will be equipped with such terminals in the very near future.
The project reflects Poşta Română’s commitment to integrating cutting-edge technologies into its services and bringing innovation closer to all citizens, including those in “less digitalized” areas, the press release states.
Thanks to this step, more than 600,000 Romanians can invest in cryptocurrencies, according to the president of the Association of Fund Administrators, Horia Gusta.
In 2022, the Romanian postal company issued the first official NFT, a digital anniversary stamp dedicated to 160 years of activity. Part of the collection was sold at auction, and the proceeds were donated to the Hospice Casa Speranţei organization. The following year, the company released a collection of 100 NFT and postcards dedicated to local heroes.
