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LATAM E-Commerce Giant to Allow its Millions of Users to Buy, Store, & Sell Crypto via Digital Wallet
MercadoLibre is the latest company to join crypto as soon it will offer its customers in Brazil the ability to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies using its digital payments app. MercadoLibre is the largest Latin American company by market cap, and through crypto, it is expanding its financial products. дальше »
2021-11-23 17:50
Mastercard Partners with a Trio of Cryptocurrency Companies to Launch Crypto-backed Cards in the Asia Pacific
The company noted that their latest move comes “at a time when interest in cryptocurrencies is at an all-time high across” the region. The post Mastercard Partners with a Trio of Cryptocurrency Companies to Launch Crypto-backed Cards in the Asia Pacific first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-11-10 22:10
AMC Entertainment in Conversation with Major Hollywood Studios to Launch NFTs and Explore Issuing its Own Crypto
AMC Entertainment is looking to accept Bitcoin as a payment method and is planning to launch non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Referring to its foray into NFTs, the company said it is currently “in conversations with multiple major Hollywood studios about the concept of joint commemorative NFTs related to major film titles” that show in its theaters. дальше »
2021-11-9 20:08
India’s Largest Mobile Payments Platform with 333 Million Users Is Considering Bitcoin Offerings
India’s payment giant Paytm had about 333 million customers and a network of more than 21 million merchants as of July 2021, would consider Bitcoin offerings if regulatory uncertainty surrounding cryptocurrencies gets cleared. дальше »
2021-11-6 18:35
Australia’s Largest Bank to Allow its 6.5 Million Users to Buy, Sell, & Hold 10 Cryptocurrencies via its App
BTC, ETH, LINK, UNI, COMP, AAVE, MATIC, and other cryptos are allowed for now, with CBA planning to offer shopping with crypto next year. The post Australia’s Largest Bank to Allow its 6.5 Million Users to Buy, Sell, & Hold 10 Cryptocurrencies via its App first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-11-3 16:12
The Wharton School to Accept Bitcoin, Ether, and USDC for its “Economics of Blockchain and Digital Assets” Program
The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania plans to accept cryptocurrency as tuition for its online blockchain and digital asset program, as per the announcement made this week. One of the nation’s premier business schools, the Wharton School, is launching a new online program called the “Economics of Blockchain and Digital Assets” early next […] The post The Wharton School to Accept Bitcoin, Ether, and USDC for its “Economics of Blockchain and Digital Assets” Program first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-10-29 20:13
Starbucks Card Is Now Reloadable with Cryptocurrencies, Coffee Giant Exploring Tokenizing Through Blockchain
The Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks (SBUX) reported its fourth-quarter revenue of $8. 15 billion. During its earnings call, President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Johnson said they are deepening its digital relationship and expanding the reach through payment partnerships with PayPal and Bakkt. дальше »
2021-10-29 16:22
Crypto is “More Of An Asset Class” As Such, No Crypto-linked Card Coming “Any Time Soon,” says American Express CEO
Financial services company American Express chief executive Stephen Squeri said they are not planning to offer a cryptocurrency linked card “any time soon. ” “When I look at cryptocurrencies, it’s really more of an asset class,” akin to gold, Squeri said at Yahoo Finance’s All Markets Summit. дальше »
2021-10-26 16:25
Mastercard Will Now Allow Banks and Merchants to Buy, Sell, and Pay with Crypto
Payment giant Mastercard is now preparing to allow millions of merchants and thousands of banks on its network to integrate cryptocurrency into their products soon announced the company on Monday. дальше »
2021-10-26 17:59
UNIFY Financial Credit Union and Five Star Bank Allows Customers to Now Buy, Sell, and Hold Bitcoin
Five Star Bank and UNIFY Financial Credit Union will be the first banks to offer their customers the ability to buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin, said Digital banking company Q2 Holdings. This has been made possible by Q2’s partnership with institutional bitcoin broker NYDIG. дальше »
2021-10-23 17:24
Walmart is Running Pilot Program to Allow Users to Buy Bitcoin at 200 Coinstar Kiosks Across the US
Retail giant Walmart has installed more than 200 Bitcoin kiosks in its US stores. The popular department store said this week that customers at some of its US stores would be able to purchase Bitcoin using ATM-like machines. дальше »
2021-10-23 18:54
Japanese Art Commission Platform With Over 1.5 Million Users Is ‘Very Interested’ in Accepting Crypto as Payment
Japanese artwork commissioning service Skeb took to Twitter to share that it won’t be joining the non-fungible token (NFT) mania. Last week, Skeb said that it has “no plans to issue NFTs,” and if it does, these digital artworks will belong to the creators. дальше »
2021-10-18 19:03
Major Mortgage Lender Abandons Plans to Accept Crypto Payments
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the foremost mortgage lenders in the United States, has suspended its plans to accept cryptocurrency payments. In a press release shared earlier this week, the Pontiac, Michigan-based mortgage lender explained that the risks associated with the acceptance of cryptocurrency far outweighed the benefits, and it would not be moving […] The post Major Mortgage Lender Abandons Plans to Accept Crypto Payments first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-10-16 23:28
Verifone and BItPay Partnership to Aid Crypto Adoption Among US Merchants
Earlier this week, Verifone – one of the world’s largest point-of-sale(POS) payment service providers – announced a partnership with crypto payment processor BitPay to bring cryptocurrency transactions to businesses, per an official press release. дальше »
2021-9-29 18:45
Lloyds to Auction off Vehicles from Mad Max FURY Road Film, Crypto Accepted
Mad Max Amplifier On Sale For Cryptocurrencies To “Outrun The End Of Civilisation” The post Lloyds to Auction off Vehicles from Mad Max FURY Road Film, Crypto Accepted first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-9-22 19:30
AMC Entertainment to Accept Bitcoin, Ether, and other Cryptocurrencies as Payment
AMC Entertainment chief executive Adam Aron has said that AMC Theaters will accept Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH), for online ticket and concession payments. дальше »
2021-9-17 19:11
Lake County Illinois Treasurer Accepts Campaign Contributions in Multiple Cryptocurrencies
In the midwest state of Illinois, Lake County Treasurer has become one of the first political candidates to accept digital currency, according to the local publication. Holly Kim, a Democrat running for reelection next year, received a $3 donation in Litecoin (LTC), with a promise of more to come later. дальше »
2021-8-27 16:51
AMC Planning ‘Serious Involvement’ in ‘Burgeoning’ Crypto, To Accept Bitcoin by End of 2021
“Many of our new shareholders also are quite enthusiastic about cryptocurrency,” said the CEO of AMC, with around $1.8 billion in cash and around $2 billion in liquidity. The post AMC Planning ‘Serious Involvement’ in ‘Burgeoning’ Crypto, To Accept Bitcoin by End of 2021 first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-8-10 19:22
Fast-food Restaurant Chain Quiznos Starts Accepting Bitcoin In Partnership With Bakkt
Sandwich Shop Quiznos has teamed up with digital asset marketplace Bakkt Holdings to allow their customers to pay with the cryptocurrency. Quiznos will be using Bakkt App, the digital wallet service of Bakkt, to roll out the new crypto payment options in the coming weeks at several of its selected locations across Denver, including “the […] The post Fast-food Restaurant Chain Quiznos Starts Accepting Bitcoin In Partnership With Bakkt first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-8-5 16:40
Bitcoin Depot Deploys Over 700 Crypto ATMs Across Circle K Stores
Bitcoin ATM operator Bitcoin Depot has inked a long-term partnership deal with the Convenience store chain Circle K. This deal would see Bitcoin Depot deploy Bitcoin ATMs across Circle K's stores in the US and Canada. дальше »
2021-7-23 17:26
Mastercard to Facilitate Conversion of Crypto to Fiat through Stablecoins
Payment processor Mastercard announced on Tuesday that it would enhance its card program for cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges to reduce friction in experience by making it simpler for partners to convert crypto to fiat currency. дальше »
2021-7-20 17:11
Auction House Sotheby to Accept Bitcoin and Ether for the Sale of An Over 100-Carat Diamond
Auction house Sotheby’s, which has been venturing into the cryptocurrency having sold non-fungible tokens (NFTs), is now accepting payment in Bitcoin (BTC) or Ether (ETH) at the sale of a 101. 38-carat diamond this Friday. дальше »
2021-7-8 22:41
NYDIG Collaborates with Q2 to Allow its 18.3M Registered Users to Buy, Sell and Hold Bitcoin
Bitcoin services provider NYDIG is now collaborating with banking and lender provider Q2 holdings. This collaboration will allow Q2 to provide its more than 18. 3 million registered users to buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin. дальше »
2021-6-25 17:21
Fiserv Integrates with NYDIG to Allow Customers to Manage Bitcoin Directly within Bank Accounts
Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) announced its integration with Bitcoin services provider NYDIG that will enable banks and credit unions to meet growing mainstream interest in bitcoin, grow their customer base, and increase non-interest income opportunities. дальше »
2021-6-24 17:52
Republican House Campaign Arm NRCC to Accept Crypto Donations
The campaign arm of the Republican House will start accepting contributions in cryptocurrency, reported Axios. Such a move will make the National Republican Congressional Committee the first national party committee to accept crypto donations. дальше »
2021-6-17 18:36
Telecom Provider Serving Latin American Countries Now Accept Crypto as Payment
A leading telecommunications provider, GoldConnect, is now accepting Bitcoin as payment. With locations in 17 Latin American countries, the company announced this week that it would be accepting cryptocurrency payments through its new LatamConnect platform. дальше »
2021-6-16 17:48
NHL Team, San Jose Sharks, to Accept BTC, ETH, DOGE, And Alts Next Season
Cryptocurrencies are gaining more adoption in the US despite growing calls for the regulation of the nascent industry. In a recent report, top sports franchise Sharks Sports & Entertainment is looking to wade into Bitcoin. дальше »
2021-6-8 20:52
Miami Beach’s Most Expensive Penthouse Sold for $22.5 Million in Cryptocurrency
“Cryptocurrency is the future of wealth, and we believe this is only the beginning,” said the developers of the property. The post Miami Beach’s Most Expensive Penthouse Sold for .5 Million in Cryptocurrency first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-6-8 19:38
City of Williston North Dakota Adopts Crypto Payments for Utility Services
Following mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies as a payment option, the City of Williston is joining a posse of US states accepting crypto payments. Crypto Payment Cost-Effective According to an announcement posted on its website, the North Dakota city said it would be accepting cryptocurrencies as a payment option. дальше »
2021-5-15 21:44
MoneyGram Teams Up With Coinme to Make It Easier to Buy Bitcoin and Cash Out In The US
MoneyGram Partners with Coinme Through this collaboration, customers would be able to make cash purchases and sales of Bitcoin at 12,000 different locations owned by Coinme in the US. The deal would utilize MoneyGram's modern, mobile, and API-driven payments platform and Coinme's vast network of cryptocurrency kiosks in the American nation. дальше »
2021-5-13 19:51
Online Marketplace eBay to Support NFT Transactions On Its Platform
Popular e-commerce company eBay has joined the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) train as the online retailer now supports non-fungible token (NFT) auctions on its platform. eBay Making Strides In Crypto Sector In a blog post, eBay said that it had updated its company policy to include the sale of digital collectibles like trading cards, images, or […] The post Online Marketplace eBay to Support NFT Transactions On Its Platform first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-5-12 17:00
eBay CEO says Company Is Looking at Crypto as Payment Option & Selling NFT on the Platform
eBay is keeping an eye out after reporting a weak second-quarter profit forecast as it faces stiff competition from Amazon while the total crypto market cap aims for $2.4 trillion. The post eBay CEO says Company Is Looking at Crypto as Payment Option & Selling NFT on the Platform first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-5-4 21:14
Camping World Partners with BitGo to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments to Purchase RV’s
U. S. Recreational Vehicle (RV) heavyweight Camping World Holdings Inc. announces a partnership with BitPay in a move to start accepting Bitcoin payments. However, the company will immediately convert the Bitcoin to fiat currency via the crypto processing service. дальше »
2021-4-28 19:38
Hong Kong Restaurant Starts Accepting Bitcoin, Ether & other Cryptos as Payment
The growing crypto adoption has been following China calling BTC and stablecoins “investment alternatives” and the local publication talking about the warnings of a dangerous bitcoin bubble being misleading. дальше »
2021-4-23 20:09
TIME Now Accepts Crypto as Payment for Subscriptions in the US and Canada
TIME, a global media brand with an audience of 100 million around the world, has announced that it has started accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment for digital subscriptions. As was reported previously, the company would be HODLing any BTC that they receive, much like electric car maker Tesla when it announced that they […] The post TIME Now Accepts Crypto as Payment for Subscriptions in the US and Canada first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-4-21 22:17
Miami-Dade County Task Force Is Looking at Ways for Residence to Pay Taxes Using Crypto
Florida-based county launches crypto task force to explore the possibility of paying state taxes using Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. The post Miami-Dade County Task Force Is Looking at Ways for Residence to Pay Taxes Using Crypto first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-4-17 22:39
NBA’s Sacramento Kings to Pay Players and Staff Salary in Bitcoin
The Sacramento Kings is planning to offer a Bitcoin payment option to all of its players and staff. This move will make it the first major sports franchise to do so. Just late last year, Russell Okung became the first NFL player to receive half of his salary into Bitcoin. дальше »
2021-4-7 21:27
Traditional Auction House Now Accepts Bitcoin and Ether on ‘Demand from Consumers’
Goldin Auctions partnered with crypto exchange Gemini to facilitate crypto payments. The post Traditional Auction House Now Accepts Bitcoin and Ether on ‘Demand from Consumers’ first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-4-1 22:43
Canada-Based Financial Payments Firm Offers Bitcoin Cashbacks to Mortgage Clients
The firm wants to tap into the trillion-dollar Canadian mortgage industry by introducing Bitcoin to the investors. The post Canada-Based Financial Payments Firm Offers Bitcoin Cashbacks to Mortgage Clients first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-3-31 03:51
“We are Believers in Bitcoin,” says Oakland A’s President on Accepting BTC & HODLing it
The MLB team is currently focused on Bitcoin only, but open to other cryptos like Ether and DOGE as well, “if it catches on.” The post “We are Believers in Bitcoin,” says Oakland A’s President on Accepting BTC & HODLing it first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-3-27 15:54
Jack Dorsey’s Cash App Now Allows Users to Send Bitcoins for Free
Users can now send BTC directly using a Cash App tag for free
The post Jack Dorsey’s Cash App Now Allows Users to Send Bitcoins for Free first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »2021-3-19 22:33
CEO Reveals Visa’s Crypto Strategy to Enable Bitcoin Purchases & Crypto-to-Fiat Conversion
Visa is planning to allow its users to purchase Bitcoin through VISA credentials and even allow some wallets to convert the crypto asset into fiat currency. “We’re trying to do two things. One is to enable the purchase of bitcoin on Visa credentials. дальше »
2021-3-18 21:08
Private Messaging App, Signal, to Accept Crypto Donations Including BTC, ETH, LINK, LTC, BAT, and More
A not-for-profit company, Signal, behind the encrypted and privacy-focused messaging app, launched its crypto donation page on Monday. The post Private Messaging App, Signal, to Accept Crypto Donations Including BTC, ETH, LINK, LTC, BAT, and More first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-3-16 17:52
MLB Franchise, Oakland A’s is Offering Full Season Suites for 1 Bitcoin
During the weekend, the price of Bitcoin hit an all-time high price of $60,000, as the demand for the cryptocurrency reached a fever point. One MLB franchise, Oakland A’s, looks to cash in on the opportunity by offering users Bitcoin-payment options for its full-season six-person suites. дальше »
2021-3-15 18:15
Dubai Government-Owned Licensing Firm Starts Accepting BTC, ETH, & USDT as Payments
“Cryptocurrencies are the payment method of the future,” said Tasawar Ulhaq, CEO of Kiklabb. The post Dubai Government-Owned Licensing Firm Starts Accepting BTC, ETH, & USDT as Payments first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-2-18 22:15
Mastercard Ready to Allow Merchants to Accept Crypto Because ‘The Trend is Unmistakable’
“Crypto adoption is here” with Mastercard to start supporting select cryptocurrencies directly on its network this year. The post Mastercard Ready to Allow Merchants to Accept Crypto Because ‘The Trend is Unmistakable’ first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-2-11 17:20
Visa Partners With Digital Bank in Crypto API Pilot Program; Making Buying BTC Easier
While it started as an ardent opponent of the use of Bitcoin, the financial service provider Visa has demonstrated its capacity for changing course on first impressions, as it rapidly becomes one of its biggest supporters. дальше »
2021-2-4 23:22
Crypto’s Are Becoming Mediums of Exchange as Visa CEO Plans to Add Them to the Network
Describing Bitcoin as “digital gold,” Alfred Kelly said they “predominantly held as assets” but sees stablecoins and CBDCs as “emerging payments innovation” that can be used for global commerce. The post Crypto’s Are Becoming Mediums of Exchange as Visa CEO Plans to Add Them to the Network first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-2-2 18:30
Sequoia Offers Employees an Option to Receive a Portion of Salary in BTC, ETH, & BCH
Sequoia Holdings is offering its employees the option to receive a part of their salary in cryptocurrencies. Under the new program, employees can elect to defer a portion of their salary into Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), or Ethereum (ETH), said the software development services provider. дальше »
2021-1-22 20:37
IGT Gets Regulatory Approval to Use Bitcoin & Crypto’s at Slot Machines
The world’s largest slot machines’ maker, International Game Technology Plc, is looking at offering cryptocurrency as a payment option on its casino games like Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks. It has been only last year that the Nevada Gaming Commission made it easier for casinos to introduce cashless systems and now IGT has gained regulatory […] The post IGT Gets Regulatory Approval to Use Bitcoin & Crypto’s at Slot Machines first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »