Popular Nightclub E11even Miami Reveals Cryptocurrency Payment Acceptance

While crypto assets have seen monumental gains this week, the popular nightclub in Florida, E11even Miami will accept bitcoin and a slew of other digital assets for merchandise, beverages, and tables.

Tesla's landlord accepts crypto; will Elon Musk pay rent in Bitcoin?

Elon Musk will accumulate Bitcoin, but will he spend it? The Tesla CEO now has the chance to pay his rent in BTC following its adoption by the real-estate firm he uses. After becoming a corporate pioneer in cryptocurrency adoption, Elon Musk could be about to take the next step and begin paying rent in Bitcoin (BTC). While no announcement has been made by the “Technoking” himself, news broke on April 7 regarding a partnership between Los Angeles real-estate firm, Caruso Properties, and the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, founded by the Winklevoss twins. Following the partnership, Caruso will accept Bitcoin payments for rent at its various retail and residential properties.

Oakland A’s Say They Plan to HODL Bitcoin, Will Use Gains To Sign Free Agents

Major League Baseball team Oakland Athletics says it’s looking to hold on to any Bitcoin it acquires from selling season suite tickets.   In an interview on Bloomberg Technology, Oakland A’s president Dave Kaval says they decided to accept Bitcoin for suite tickets because of a demand from fans.  “We have heard from our fans that […] The post Oakland A’s Say They Plan to HODL Bitcoin, Will Use Gains To Sign Free Agents appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

General Motors May Follow Tesla in Accepting Bitcoin Payments but Will Not Invest in Bitcoin - GM CEO

General Motors CEO Mary Barra has revealed that the car producer could accept Bitcoin as a payment method, but this would depend on whether there is customer demand.

Microsoft waffling over Bitcoin? BTC’s return to Xbox unlikely to spur adoption

While Microsoft may accept Bitcoin for its Xbox Games Store could be a good sign for the industry, it is unlikely to have a major impact. Microsoft has been sending mixed signals when it comes to its true intentions regarding Bitcoin (BTC) as well as the cryptocurrency market in general.

Tesla Now Officially Accepts Bitcoin, Elon Musk Says BTC Will Not Be Converted to Cash

Tesla is following through on its promise to accept Bitcoin.

Tesla Bitcoin Announcement Adds Billions to Crypto Markets

Crypto markets added $100 billion in hours thanks to news Elon Musk's Tesla car company will accept bitcoin as payment.

Tesla Starts Accepting Bitcoin Payments: BTC Price Spikes $1,000 Immediately

The electric vehicle maker, Tesla, will accept Bitcoin for payments.

Thailand’s largest movie theater chain accepts Bitcoin

Major Cineplex Group is starting to accept Bitcoin as part of a crypto pilot project. Major Cineplex Group, the largest operator of movie theaters in Thailand, has reportedly enabled some of its customers to buy tickets with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC). According to a Thursday report by local news agency Siam Rath, Major Cineplex has announced the launch of its cryptocurrency payment pilot project in a move to support innovation and new technologies. In order to unlock the new payment option, the company has partnered with local crypto exchange Zipmex and lo digital payment startup RapidZ. Major Cineplex debuted the new feature at Bangkok’s Major Cineplex Ratchayothin movie theater on March 4, allowing customers to buy tickets with Bitcoin via RapidZ by scanning a QR code.

Mark Cuban Says Dallas Mavericks Are 'Talking About' Blockchain for NBA Ticketing

The second NBA team to accept Bitcoin as payment is now eyeing blockchain for ticket sales, as long as it could be safe and trusted by fans.

Insurance Companies Reportedly Sink Crypto Cruise Ship MS Satoshi Project

Plans by Panama-based company Ocean Builders to launch a crypto cruise ship, a floating community to host businesses including stores and restaurants that planned to accept bitcoin (BTC) from customers, were reportedly scrapped by what company representatives describe as the inflexibility of big insurance companies. The former Pacific Dawn, a 1991-built 804-foot vessel, was

Why Etsy will not accept Bitcoin as payment 'right now'

Etsy Inc., which reported a strong revenue growth last year, alongside a surge in e-commerce amid the pandemic, does not intend to accept Bitcoin as payments on the leading e-commerce website, at leas The post Why Etsy will not accept Bitcoin as payment 'right now' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Russian Orthodox Church will not accept Bitcoin in offering plate

A church spokesperson said it was also unlikely the church would release its own digital currency. With roughly 100 million members, the church representing the dominant religion in Russia has no plans to accept cryptocurrency donations or offerings. According to a Q&A streamed on YouTube by Jesus Portal, the chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate, Hilarion Alfeyev, said the Russian Orthodox Church, or ROC, is not planning to create its own digital currency, nor accept cryptocurrency including Bitcoin (BTC) for donations. How

Firm in Portugal to accept Bitcoin for electricity bills

Some Portuguese residents will reportedly be able to pay for electricity in Bitcoin starting from February. Luzboa, a small energy trading company in Portugal, will soon start accepting Bitcoin (BTC) as payment for electricity. The company’s president Pedro Morais Leitão announced the news to Portuguese publication Expresso on Wednesday, stating that the new payment option should become available this month. According to the executive, Luzboa will create a Bitcoin wallet in the coming days, allowing residents to pay for electricity under a new payment system known as “Bit Spot.” According to Leitão, the firm plans to instantly convert received Bitcoin into euros to protect its business from unstable prices.

Portugal-based Electricity Retailer Will Accept Bitcoin As Payment

People in Portugal will be able to pay for their electricity in Bitcoin thanks to a move by a small but innovative company.

Dubai Free Zone Becomes First UAE Government Entity to Accept Bitcoin

The free zone accepts payments in bitcoin, ether and the tether stablecoin.

Uber CEO Reveals the Firm Will Consider Accepting Bitcoin as Payment

Uber CEO has said that the company is open to accept Bitcoin as a means of payment, but won’t purchase the cryptocurrency for its corporate balance sheet.

Uber may accept Bitcoin payments ‘if there's a need’ but will not add BTC to treasury

Chief Executive of Uber and Expedia Group, Dara Khosrowshahi says that Uber will accept Bitcoin as a form of payment provided the company sees a real need for it to do so and if there is a benefit fro The post Uber may accept Bitcoin payments ‘if there's a need’ but will not add BTC to treasury appeared first on AMBCrypto.

All Tifon Gas Stations in Croatia Now Accept Cryptocurrencies

Forty-six Tifon gas stations across Croatia have reportedly started accepting cryptocurrency payments.

Croatia’s Tifon Gas Stations Hope to Tap Tourist Trade With Crypto Payment Support

Forty-six fuel stops will accept bitcoin, ether, stellar, XRP and EOS through a partnership with local platform PayCek.

Miami’s Mayor Considers Putting Some of City’s Treasury Reserves in Bitcoin

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is exploring putting a percentage of his city’s treasury reserves in bitcoin.

Fidelity Digital to Accept Bitcoin as Collateral for Cash Loans

Fidelity Digital says it will allow institutional customers to pledge bitcoin as collateral against cash loans in partnership with Blockfi.

Fidelity Digital to Accept Bitcoin Collateral on Cash Loans for Institutions

Fidelity Digital Assets is partnering with crypto lender BlockFi for the new business angle.

Caribbean Crypto Hotbed: More Than 40 Businesses Accept Bitcoin Cash in Antigua

Cryptocurrencies have been getting quite popular in the Caribbean region and in Antigua and Barbuda, the island has seen significant growth.

Pizza Hut to accept Bitcoin for pies in Venezuela

Fast food chains like Burger King and Church's Chicken already accept crypto payments in the South American nation. A famous US-based pizza chain has begun accepting cryptocurrency payments in all its stores in Venezuela. According to a Nov.

Coinbase To Facilitate Bitcoin Payments For Select US Passport Services

US-based passport and visa expeditor Peninsula Visa announced that it will now accept Bitcoin payments for select passport services.

Bitcoin Bar ‘Room 77’ Shuts Down

Room 77, the German bar and restaurant that claims to be the first retail outfit in the world to accept bitcoin payments, has shut down.

Former patrons can't drown sorrows as first-ever bar to accept Bitcoin closes

A legendary Berlin-based watering hole and Bitcoin hub closes down A legendary bar and restaurant in Germany that was reportedly the first to ever accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment has permanently closed. According to an Oct.

Crypto Cruise Ship Satoshi Might Soon Set Sail From Mediterranean

Panama-based company Ocean Builders is readying to transform the former Pacific Dawn, a 1991-built vessel, into what it calls a crypto cruise ship, a floating community to host businesses including stores and restaurants that will accept bitcoin (BTC) from prospective customers.

Four Merchants Revealed How Bitcoin Payments Helped Their Businesses

While it does not represent the whole industry, a recent survey of four merchants that accept bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies offers some insights on how this nascent payment method might help business.

Switzerland's Canton of Zug Will Accept Bitcoin and Ethereum For Tax Payments From 2021

The canton of Zug in Switzerland plans to start accepting taxes in cryptocurrencies from the beginning of next year.

Bitcoin and Litecoin Team up to Shake Porn’s Taboo Image

Pornhub, the ninth most visited website in the world, today announced they would accept Bitcoin and Litecoin as payment options for its premium service.

A1 Telekom Austria Adds Bitcoin to Payment Service for Thousands of Retailers

Austria’s leading telecom company, A1 Telekom Austria Group, has announced that its merchant payment service now accepts cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, for cashless payments.