Subsidiary of Mexican airline Volaris accepts Bitcoin payments

El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption agenda continues apace, this time extending to a local airline.

US Mortgage Lender UWM Will No Longer Accept Bitcoin Payments

After just two months, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) decided to stop cryptocurrency payments as an option.

Strike Launches New Feature To Allow Users Convert Salaries To Bitcoin

Payments processor Strike has announced the launch of a new feature that will allow users to convert their paychecks to bitcoin.

Second largest US mortgage lender UWM dumps Bitcoin payment plans

United Wholesale Mortgage previously announced plans to test Bitcoin and Ether for mortgage payments in August. United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the largest wholesale and purchase lenders in the United States, is ditching Bitcoin (BTC) payment plans after running a test.UWM officially announced Thursday that the company has successfully conducted its first-ever cryptocurrency mortgage pilot, accepting five crypto payments in October and one in September.The firm did not disclose more information about the test, neither specifying what cryptocurrencies were part of the pilot nor what companies have assisted the firm in completing it.“We’re proud to be the first mortgage lender to successfully pilot this technology and further demonstrate that we’re innovating for the long term,” UWM CEO Mat Ishbia stated.But despite running the test successfully, the mortgage company has decided to stay away from Bitcoin payments, citing associated issues like regulation:“Due to the current combination of incremental costs and regulatory uncertainty in the Crypto space we’ve concluded we aren’t going to extend beyond a pilot at this time.”UWM noted that the pilot process has helped the firm learn about crypto payment transactions and prepared the company to make it available “once cryptocurrency transactions become something that will propel the organization forward.” The firm noted that the lender will continue monitoring developments in the crypto and blockchain industry for potential use in the future.Related: Bacon Protocol launches decentralized mortgage platformThe second-largest mortgage lender in the United States, UWM broke the news on its plans to experiment with crypto mortgage payments in August, looking to test mortgage payments in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether (ETH).

Venezuela’s International Airport to Reportedly Accept Bitcoin Payments for Flight Tickets

The largest airport in Venezuela intends to add Bitcoin, Dash, and Petro as payment options to its clients.

Venezuelan international airport to accept Bitcoin payments: Report

“We must advance in these new economic and technological systems to be accessible,” Maiquetia airport director said. A major international airport in Venezuela is reportedly preparing to start accepting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) as payment for tickets and other services.Simón Bolívar International Airport is working to enable cryptocurrency payments to comply with local industry standards, regional news agency El Siglo reported on Sunday.

B2BinPay: How to Find a Reliable Provider of Bitcoin Payments

PRESS RELEASE. Bitcoin is not just the first cryptocurrency to have come onto the scene – the role of this asset has substantially increased in recent years.

Verifone Brings Bitcoin Payments To Thousands Of Merchants Across The US

Bitcoin payments are gaining traction as the asset price has grown.

El Salvador's Bitcoin 'experiment' fuels heated 'opt-in system' debates

Twitter integrating the Strike API to bring Bitcoin payments to the social media giant's Tips feature made news the world over.

Adoption: Spanish PortAventura to Become the First Amusement Park Enabling Bitcoin Payments

PortAventura World, Todos Medical, and Monneo are among the latest companies wanting to enable cryptocurrencies as a means of payment.

Smart contracts are coming to Bitcoin through Dfinity’s Internet Computer

Efforts to expand Bitcoin’s functionality for payments, smart contracts and Web 3.0 are well underway, opening the door to wider mainstream adoption.

AMC adds Ether and Litecoin to year-end crypto adoption plans

The cinema operator has expanded its plans to accept crypto payments for movie tickets with the inclusion of Ether and Litecoin. AMC Entertainment will not only accept Bitcoin (BTC) payments for movie tickets by the end of 2022 but will also include other popular digital currencies in its crypto acceptance policy.Tweeting on Thursday, the company’s CEO, Adam Aron, announced plans for AMC to accept three other cryptocurrencies — Ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH).As previously reported by Cointelegraph, AMC initially unveiled plans to accept Bitcoin payments for online movie tickets before the end of the year.At the time, Aron said that moviegoers were eager to use crypto as payment means for tickets and concessions at AMC locations across the United States.The AMC chief also said that the company was working to finalize the necessary modalities required for accepting crypto payments.As was the case with the August announcement, Aron’s tweet revealing plans for an expanded crypto acceptance agenda also drew significant criticism from Dogecoin (DOGE) proponents for failing to include the popular “meme coin.”AMC accepting crypto is also part of a developing trend that has seen prominent retail establishments enabling support for cryptocurrency payments across the United States.Related: BTC payments coming to certain Quiznos shops, thanks to Bakkt collaborationThe cinema operator’s crypto adoption plan comes amid a resurgence in revenue figures after a difficult 2020.Amid the coronavirus lockdowns that characterized most of 2020, AMC saw dwindling revenues, with its Q2 2020 financials recording only $18.9 million.

El Salvador's largest bank partners with Flexa for Bitcoin payments

Bancoagrícola will work with Flexa to accept Bitcoin across the bank’s network for payments like loans and credit cards. Bancoagrícola, El Salvador’s largest financial institution, is set to boost the country’s Bitcoin adoption policy following its partnership with digital payments gateway Flexa.According to an announcement by Flexa on Thursday, Bancoagrícola has inked a deal with the crypto payment network to enable Bitcoin (BTC) transfers for the bank’s customers including retail and merchant clients.As part of the partnership, Bancoagrícola customers can make credit card payments denominated in United States dollars via Flexa or other Lightning Network-enabled wallets like Chivo and Éclair.

McDonald’s Begins Accepting Bitcoin as Payment Method in El Salvador, Starbucks & Pizza Hut Follow

McDonald’s move signals that multiple businesses are going to start accepting Bitcoin payments in El Salvador.

McDonald’s now accepts Bitcoin, but only in El Salvador

Bitcoin-as-a-payment is becoming reality in El Salvador after the country formally recognized the cryptocurrency as legal tender.

Visa reportedly aims to integrate Bitcoin payments in Brazil

Visa Brazil exec outlines plans for implementing crypto assets such as Bitco onto the payments platform.

Shop.com now accepts Bitcoin payments after partnership with BitPay

The e-commerce portal offers the option to pay with Bitcoin, Ether, Dogecoin as well as several major dollar-pegged stablecoins. United States-based e-commerce platform Shop.com is the latest such site to adopt cryptocurrency payments. The company, which is owned by Market America, announced its partnership with crypto payment service provider BitPay, which will allow it to accept payments in several cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC).The new partnership enables Shop.com users to select the BitPay option during checkout to pay via their crypto wallets.

Twitter Reportedly to Enable Adding Bitcoin & Ethereum Addresses to Profiles

It seems that the social media giant Twitter is now testing its newest additions to the Tip Jar service - Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) addresses on users' profiles. As reported, Twitter has started beta testing a Bitcoin Lightning Network tipping service, which would allow users to make smaller bitcoin payments, and would support custodial and

Belgian startup debuts Bitcoin payments for parking tickets

The company says it expects Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to come into greater everyday use, especially once tokens become more environmentally friendly.

Anarchist Bar in Brussels Now Accepts Cryptocurrency

A bar in Brussels frequented by local anarchists has introduced crypto payments.

Major hotel in Swiss Alps now allows crypto payments

The Chedi Andermatt has 123 rooms and suites going for as low as 1,300 francs per night in the high season, or roughly 0.03 BTC or 0.45 ETH. After four years of debate, a five-star hotel in a luxurious area of the Swiss Alps is prepared to accept Bitcoin (BTC)  and Ether (ETH) as payment from guests.According to an Aug.

Crypto Adoption: Bitcoin Now Accepted on Digital Platform Powering Popular Voices in Finance

The popular online newsletter platform Substack is now accepting Bitcoin payments for some of its content.

Substack Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments Via Lightning Network

The San Francisco-based company will work with OpenNodes to make it happen.

Publishing platform Substack now accepts Bitcoin payments

Substack has more than 500,000 paid subscribers, but Bitcoin payments will first be available to "a select group of crypto-focused publications." An integration with payment processor OpenNode will allow content platform Substack to accept Bitcoin payments on-chain and using the Lightning Network.In a Monday announcement, OpenNode said it had partnered with Substack “to make it easy for writers and publications to get paid in Bitcoin.” According to OpenNode and Substack, the integration will only be available to “a select group of crypto-focused publications” on the platform.

Second largest US mortgage lender will accept crypto payments this year

Speaking during a conference call about the firm’s Q2 results, United Wholesale Mortgage CEO Mat Ishbia outlined plans to accept crypto payments this year.

AMC Theatres to Accept Bitcoin Payments by the End of 2021

Bitcoin serving as a means of payment continues to be adopted by large companies, with the latest to outline such plans - AMC Theatres. 

Cinema operator AMC plans to accept BTC by 2022

AMC chairman and CEO, Adam Aron, revealed the American cinema giant is looking to accept Bitcoin payments for movie tickets in response to customer demand. American cinema operator AMC Entertainment is aiming to accept Bitcoin payments for movie tickets by 2022.

Xiaomi retailer in Portugal now accepts Bitcoin payments

The official Portuguese shop of Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has partnered with Utrust to unlock payments in five cryptocurrencies. Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi is the latest global company to get involved in the cryptocurrency industry as its official Portuguese shop now accepts Bitcoin (BTC) payments.Mi Store Portugal, the official Xiaomi retailer, announced Thursday on Facebook that it now allows customers to purchase devices using five cryptocurrencies, including BTC, Ether (ETH), Tether (USDT), Dash (DASH) and the Utrust (UTK) token.According to the official Mi Store Portugal website, customers can now select the option to pay with crypto at checkout.The new payment option is enabled through a partnership with Utrust, a European blockchain technology payment platform.

Cryptocurrency Gaining Mainstream Interest as Payment Option: Report

Cryptocurrency is gaining mainstream traction among consumers who want to use it for purchases, according to a new report.

Binance to bring Bitcoin payments to Shopify via new partnership

Binance Pay users will be able to pay across merchants of Alchemy Pay’s partners, including e-commerce giant Shopify and software technology firm Arcadier.

Bitcoin and Submarine Sandwiches: Quiznos Restaurant to Pilot Payments via the Bakkt App

On Tuesday, Bakkt Holdings revealed a partnership between the national quick-service restaurant (QSR) Quiznos.

BTC payments coming to certain Quiznos shops, thanks to Bakkt collaboration

Quiznos customers will soon be able to pay in Bitcoin via Bakkt's app at certain Colorado locations.

Bank of America outlines 4 potential benefits of El Salvador’s Bitcoin strategy

“More than 70% of the adult population of El Salvador does not have a bank account,” reads the latest Global Research report from Bank of America.

Inside El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment: Cointelegraph video report

Cointelegraph traveled to El Salvador to investigate whether citizens believe its new Bitcoin Law will be beneficial to the nation's economy.

Amazon Denies Accepting Bitcoin Payments, BTC Price Drops Afterward

E-commerce giant Amazon denies a rumour from media report that the company may accept Bitcoin payments by the end of this year.

Amazon denies rumored plans for Bitcoin support

Despite rejecting rumors the e-commerce giant will soon support Bitcoin payments, a spokesperson for Amazon has said the firm is still interested in the crypto space.

Amazon plans to accept Bitcoin payments this year, claims insider

“It begins with Bitcoin,” an anonymous insider said in describing Amazon’s intent to enter the cryptocurrency payments arena.

Bitcoin payments for real estate gain traction as crypto holders seek monetization

Could crypto payments for real estate become another notable way for people to invest their BTC, or is the learning curve too steep for wider adoption? Crypto investors are betting big on real estate this year as the cryptocurrency market continues to grow.

Elon Musk says Bitcoin may have already hit his benchmark on renewable energy

"I want to do a little more diligence to confirm that the percentage of renewable energy usage is most likely at or above 50% and that there is a trend towards increasing that number," said the Tesla CEO. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has hinted the crypto industry is on its way towards a greener future, but the car manufacturer won’t be accepting Bitcoin payments just yet.Speaking at The ₿ Word, a virtual Bitcoin (BTC) event with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood and moderator Steve Lee from Square Crypto, Musk said that Tesla would “most likely” consider resuming crypto payments for its vehicles — a policy the CEO said the company would be stopping in May — but said he needed to exercise diligence before making a decision.“There appears to be a positive trend in the energy usage of Bitcoin,” said Musk, alsexpressing skepticism at the speed at which the network had moved towards green energy sources.

Busking for Bitcoin: Report Finds Street Performers Depend on Digital Payments

Street performers, or buskers, are leaning more toward digital platforms these days compared to the old method of accepting loose change.

Make It Rain Satoshis: Las Vegas Strip Club Starts Accepting Bitcoin Payments

Bitcoin is slowing but surely making its way into the heart of society as we know it.

Leading Smart Product Retailer Wellbots Now Accepting Bitcoin Payments

Smart product online store Wellbots has started accepting bitcoin, ether, and four other cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. 

InComm Payments merchants can now accept crypto through Flexa

Payments are the next major hurdle for global cryptocurrency adoption.

Nigerian secondary school will accept crypto payments despite regulatory uncertainty

"We believe one day digital money will gain more acceptance than paper money,” said school director Sabi’u Musa Haruna. A private secondary school based near the Nigerian city of Kano has announced it will be accepting payments for school fees in cryptocurrency amid the country’s central bank banning financial institutions providing services to crypto exchanges.According to a Thursday report from local news outlet Kano Focus, the director of the New Oxford Science Academy in the Kano suburb of Chiranchi will allow students to pay for tuition fees in crypto.

Sotheby's will allow people to trade their crypto for an 'intrinsically worthless' rock

Is the auction house betting that diamonds will become a crypto user's best friend? Luxury auction house Sotheby’s will accept bids in crypto for a massive diamond scheduled to be auctioned in Hong Kong next month.According to a Monday Reuters report, Sotheby’s will offer a 101.38-carat pear-shaped diamond for bids in crypto and fiat starting on July 9.

Cornell Economist Says Bitcoin Has 3 Flaws Driving People to Search for Better Alternatives

Cornell University professor of economics and former head of the IMF’s China division, Eswar Prasad, sees three major flaws in bitcoin.

Pro basketball league in Canada will offer players Bitcoin salaries

"The ability to have part of my salary go directly into an investment that I believe will appreciate greatly over the next 10-30 years is a no-brainer,” said Guelph Nighthawks guard Kimbal Mackenzie. The Canadian Elite Basketball League will be allowing players from its seven teams to accept a portion of their salaries in Bitcoin starting next week. According to a Thursday announcement, the Canadian Elite Basketball League, or CEBL, has partnered with Toronto-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitbuy to convert part of basketball players’ existing salaries from Canadian dollars to Bitcoin (BTC) on request.

NASCAR driver opts for crypto payment in sponsorship deal

"There are a handful of pilots who like crypto, but I am probably one of the ones who has been around long enough and I am quite comfortable with how it works," said Landon Cassill. Landon Cassill, a professional race car driver in NASCAR’s Xfinity Series, will be receiving part of his salary in Bitcoin and Litecoin as part of a sponsorship with crypto broker Voyager.According to a Thursday report from the Associated Press, Voyager has finalized a 19-year agreement to sponsor Cassill starting this weekend at the NASCAR race at the Nashville Superspeedway.

El Salvador reportedly weighing paying employees in Bitcoin

A 2001 law on monetary integration in the country states that salaries and fees may only be paid in colónes or dollars. Rolando Castro, the Minister of Labor and Social Welfare in El Salvador has said that the government is discussing whether companies in the country should pay their employees in Bitcoin.According to local radio station 107.7 Fuego GMV, Castro has discussed the issue of employers paying their workers in Bitcoin (BTC) with officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economy.

Latin American telecom company accepts crypto payments through BitPay

GoldConnect will be able to process crypto transactions made in Bitcoin, Ether and other digital assets through its new LatamConnect platform.

Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Resume Accepting Bitcoin When Miners Confirm 50% Clean Energy Usage

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that when there is “confirmation of reasonable (about 50%) clean energy usage by miners with positive future trend,” his electric car company will start accepting bitcoin for payments again.

Elon Musks lays out when Tesla will begin accepting Bitcoin payments

Musk responded to a Cointelegraph tweet about Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka calling for the SEC to investigate him over alleged Bitcoin price manipulation.

Elon Musk Was Pressured by Tesla’s Shareholders to Drop Bitcoin Payments, Says Kevin O’Leary

Tesla's shareholders pressured Elon Musk in the decision to cut down bitcoin payments for Tesla, according to prominent investor Kevin O'Leary.

Crypto Payments App Bottlepay Is Now Available Across Europe

UK-based crypto payments provider Bottlepay has started offering services in other European countries.

Progressive Care Now Accepting Bitcoin Payments For COVID-19 Rapid Testing

US citizens can now pay for rapid COVID-19 testing using bitcoin, thanks to the personalized healthcare services and technology company, Progressive Care. 

The Bitcoin Effect: Social Sentiment on Elon Musk Turns Negative After Tesla Disallowed BTC Payments

The Twitter crowd has turned against Elon Musk with more negative tweets after Tesla disallowed bitcoin payments and he criticized the asset's energy consumption.

Major Convenience Store Sheetz to Accept Bitcoin Payments

Big convenience store chain Sheetz will begin accepting bitcoin as a means of payment.

American convenience store chain now accepts Bitcoin payments

Mid-Atlantic convenience store giant Sheetz is set to accept Bitcoin and crypto payments across its outlets. Retail crypto payment acceptance in the United States continues to grow as Sheetz announces plans to allow the use of virtual currencies in its outlets across America.In a release issued on Thursday, the convenience store chain announced its partnership with digital payments provider Flexa to enable customers to pay for products and services with cryptocurrencies.As part of the announcement, Sheetz revealed that the crypto payment option was for both in-store items and gas pumps at their over 600 outlets across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia.Cryptos that will be accepted by convenience store chain include Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and Dogecoin (DOGE) among others.The company’s crypto payment adoption move is also an extension of its business relationship with point-of-sale payment provider NCR.Apart from enabling Bitcoin and crypto payment, Sheetz also plans to allow customers to link their Flexa-enabled payment apps with the company’s loyalty reward program.Indeed, crypto is seeing significant adoption in the rebates and loyalty rewards arena with digital currencies being seen as being viable for rewarding patrons.The Sheetz announcement now adds convenience stores to the growing list of businesses accepting crypto payments in the United States.

Musk's Bitcoin centralization claim: Why this is 'not really a key factor'

It's been a while since Tesla's Bitcoin payments suspension announcement, with the company citing BTC's high carbon footprint and related ESG concerns at the time.

Tesla’s Abrupt Bitcoin Reversal Could Be Game Changer for BTC, According to Fundstrat Analyst Tom Lee

Fundstrat Global Advisors’ managing partner Tom Lee believes that Tesla’s abrupt suspension of Bitcoin payments over environmental concerns could be a blessing in disguise for the flagship cryptocurrency.

Luxury yacht firm accepts Bitcoin, hosts mobile and web services on blockchain

The company said it expects to see 40% growth from Bitcoin payments in the first year. A luxury yacht firm has announced it will begin accepting cryptocurrency for its services and expects to see an immediate 40% growth increase from Bitcoin (BTC) payments in the first year.

Why Bitcoin Plunged to $42K before Spiking Back to $45K

Elon Musk's tweet on Bitcoin payments being halted at Tesla generated a plunge in Bitcoin's price.

Did Elon Musk Inadvertently Promote Ripple (XRP) When He Dropped The Bitcoin Bomb?

Ever since Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s announced that the automaking company will be dropping Bitcoin payments, Bitcoin has plunged dramatically on the crypto market, shedding more than $10,000 of its value.

Square Says It Has No Plans of Purchasing More Bitcoin After $20 Million Loss

Following Tesla's announcement that it will halt Bitcoin payments, Square disclosed that it had no intentions of buying more Bitcoin.

Why there might be more to Tesla's suspension of Bitcoin payments

The long-fought Bitcoin energy debate resurfaced afresh on late Wednesday after Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that his company had suspended vehicle purchases using Bitcoin owing to concerns over its The post Why there might be more to Tesla's suspension of Bitcoin payments appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Early crypto pioneer slams Elon Musk’s ‘hypocrisy’ on Bitcoin payments

One early cryptocurrency entrepeneur thinks Elon Musk lacks moral consistency when it comes to his management of Bitcoin. The founder of one of the first physical cryptocurrency exchanges has slammed what he perceives as hypocrisy on the part of Elon Musk, after the Tesla CEO announced the electric car firm would stop accepting Bitcoin (BTC) as a form of payment.The charges of hypocrisy levelled at Musk stem from the fact that around $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin remains on Tesla’s balance sheet.Musk criticized Bitcoin energy’s consumption in a recent tweet where he announced that Tesla had suspended vehicle purchases using Bitcoin.

Elon Musk Hints at Possibility of Replacing Bitcoin Payments at Tesla with Dogecoin

After announcing via Twitter that Tesla will stop accepting Bitcoin payments, CEO Elon Musk has hinted that the auto manufacturing giant may not be done with cryptocurrencies altogether.

Green energy tokens capitalize on Tesla’s decision to nix Bitcoin payments

Tesla’s decision to cease Bitcoin payments ignited a green energy debate that sent the price of low energy consumption protocols like NANO, HBAR and EWT higher.

Elon Musk's Evolving View of Bitcoin

Elon Musk has said that Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin payments.

Mark Cuban counters Elon Musk, says Mavs will continue to accept Bitcoin

The Dallas Mavericks owner contends that Bitcoin replacing the legacy financial system will be a net positive for society and the environment. Billionaire investor Mark Cuban will not be following in Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s footsteps in withdrawing support for Bitcoin (BTC) payment.Tweeting in response to Musk on Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks owner remarked that the Mavs will continue to accept Bitcoin, Ether (ETH) and Dogecoin (DOGE) as payment means for tickets and merchandise items.We at https://t.co/VUydpLFzGh will continue to accept BTC/Eth/Doge because we know that replacing Gold as a store of value will help the environment https://t.co/bs7NvnJY8A and https://t.co/ELhbuLOBRV shrinking big bank and coin usage will benefit society and the environment https://t.co/zu08F0STEQ— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) May 12, 2021 “We know that replacing gold as a store of value will help the environment,” Cuban opined, adding: “Shrinking big bank and coin usage will benefit society and the environment.”On Wednesday, Musk released a statement announcing that Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin payments on account of the carbon footprint associated with BTC mining.

Bitcoin Plummets to $46K after Tesla Refuses Bitcoin Payments

After Elon Musk's announcement Tesla will no longer be accepting Bitcoin payments due to its environmental footprint, Bitcoin dropped by nearly $10,000.

Tesla Reverses Decision to Accept Bitcoin Payments, Citing Carbon Emission Concerns

Tesla will no longer be accepting Bitcoin payments for its cars due to the energy requirements for mining the cryptocurrency.

Crypto Twitter Explodes as Elon Musk Announces Tesla Will Stop Accepting Bitcoin Payments

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's latest tweet on Bitcoin has generated a lot of backlash on Twitter.

Data analytics giant Palantir now accepts Bitcoin payments

The firm added Bitcoin was "definitely on the table" as consideration for a treasury reserve asset. The $30 billion Colorado-based data analytics company founded by billionaire Peter Thiel now accepts Bitcoin from clients as a form of payment. According to a CNBC report today, Palantir said during its earnings call for the first quarter of 2021 that it had begun accepting Bitcoin (BTC) payments.

South America’s Largest E-Commerce Company Adds $7.8M Worth of Bitcoin to its Balance Sheet

The large Argentinean e-commerce company Mercado Libre has bought $7.8 million worth of BTC shortly after enabling bitcoin payments.

Ebay exploring crypto payment options and NFT auctions

According to CEO Jamie Iannone, eBay will be "exploring opportunities" to enable nonfungible tokens. Major online marketplace eBay will be pursuing crypto payment options for its customers along with exploring ways to introduce nonfungible tokens on the platform. In an interview with CNBC today, eBay CEO Jamie Iannone said the company will "continue to look" at payment options like crypto.

Large US Food Chain Restaurants to Enable Bitcoin Payments

Bitcoin holders will be able to purchase food from different US-based food chain restaurants, including Bubba Gump Shrimp and Muscle Maker Grill.

Major Latin American Marketplace to Accept Bitcoin Payments for Real Estate

Argentinian online marketplace Mercado Libre has launched a crypto section within its platform, enabling purchases of real estate in Bitcoin.

Bubba Gump Shrimp seafood restaurants will start accepting Bitcoin payments

There's Bitcoin kabobs, Bitcoin creole, Bitcoin gumbo.

Residents of Caribbean island can conduct local transactions using Bitcoin

"The adoption of cryptocurrencies is far from being a gimmick,” said one of the entrepreneurs behind a project developing property on the island.

Major Venezuelan Aviation Academy Enables Bitcoin Payments as Crypto Adoption Keeps Rising in the Country

A leading Venezuelan aviation academy announced its inception into cryptocurrency adoption after enabling bitcoin payments.

Nigerian hotel becomes country’s first to accept Bitcoin payments

George Residence in Lagos has announced plans to start accepting BTC payments.

Jackson, Tennessee follows Miami's lead to adopt Bitcoin operations

Another city in the United States is looking to add Bitcoin payments and mining activities to the city’s balance sheet. Jackson, Tennessee is the latest city in the United States moving to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) payments and mining, following recent crypto developments in Florida. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger announced Wednesday that the city is actively exploring the option to pay its employees in cryptocurrency in addition to mining Bitcoin and adding it on the city’s balance sheet.

Online Music Store Beatport to Start Accepting Bitcoin Payments, Launches Curated NFT

A major American DJ-related online music store has joined the crypto adoption frenzy by accepting bitcoin payments.

Electronics retailer Newegg now accepts Dogecoin as payment

After debuting Bitcoin payments back in 2014, online electronics retailer Newegg added a Dogecoin payment option. American online electronics retailer Newegg has added Dogecoin (DOGE) as an official payment method amid the ongoing parabolic surge of the meme-based cryptocurrency. Newegg announced Tuesday that the company added the option through crypto payment platform BitPay. The firm said that the new feature was introduced in conjunction with Doge Day — a community crypto holiday pushed by DOGE proponents to be celebrated on April 20.

Leading Bitcoin Payments Processor Bitpay Joins Crypto Patent Alliance COPA

The world’s largest provider of cryptocurrency payment services, Bitpay has announced the company is joining the Square-founded crypto patent effort the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA).

Visa, JPMorgan and ING discuss Bitcoin, Ether and stablecoin development

Forbes’ “2021 Blockchain 50 Symposium: Crypto Goes Corporate” event sheds light on Bitcoin’s role as an investment tool, along with the future of stablecoins. If 2021 has taught us anything about digital currencies, it’s that big banks and major payments providers are now feeling more comfortable with Bitcoin (BTC).

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.

Music Company Founded by Dr Luke Enables Bitcoin Payments for Songwriters and Producers

Bitcoin mainstream adoption is not limited to celebrities endorsing the cryptocurrency via social media or interviews on TV.

Indian crypto users suspect Flipkart's Bitcoin announcement is an April Fools joke

True or not, the timing of the announcement is suspect given many companies' apparent fondness for pranking customers on April 1. Flipkart, India's largest e-commerce company by sales, has said it will be accepting Bitcoin payments in what many suspect is an April Fools’ Day prank. In an announcement on Twitter today at 11:30 pm India Standard Time, Flipkart said it would be accepting Bitcoin (BTC) “as a convenient mode of payment” for its online marketplace.

Paypal Enables Cryptocurrency Payments at Millions of Stores With ‘Checkout With Crypto’ Launch

Payments giant Paypal has launched the “Checkout With Crypto” service to allow consumers to make payments at millions of merchants using cryptocurrencies in their Paypal wallets.

Scottish music school accepts cryptocurrency as payment for lessons

An Edinburgh music school will begin to accept tuition payments in the form of cryptocurrency. A Scottish music school will begin accepting cryptocurrency for tuition payments following demand from students, it was announced this week.

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.

Dipping Bitcoin, Bitcoining Tesla, Angering BitClout + 20 Crypto Jokes

This was a big week in crypto. Tesla now accepts bitcoin payments and doesn’t plan to convert it to fiat, but BTC was tanking despite many bullish news as a massive amount of options was about to expire.

Bitcoin Plunges Despite Tesla's Bitcoin Announcement and Reports of Fidelity's ETF Filing

Bitcoin is down despite Fidelity's ETF filing and Tesla's announcement that the company will welcome Bitcoin payments.

Tesla Begins Accepting Bitcoin — Elon Musk Says BTC Payments Will Not Be Converted to Fiat Currency

Elon Musk’s electric car company, Tesla, has started accepting bitcoin payments.

Microsoft Is Surveying Its Xbox Users About Adding a Bitcoin Payment Option to the Store

The tech giant seems to be changing its stance on being more friendly with the cryptocurrency sphere amid the current hype.

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

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

US luxury hotel brand to begin accepting Bitcoin payments

Bitcoin penetration in the hospitality industry is set for another expansion as a US luxury hotel chain adopts cryptocurrency as a payment option. The Kessler Collection, an American luxury hotel brand, has begun accepting Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies as a payment option. According to a press release issued on Tuesday, the hotel chain has partnered with crypto payment gateway service BitPay to begin accepting Bitcoin.

Spanish Real Estate Agency Begins Accepting Bitcoin Payments for Properties in the Canary Islands

Crypto adoption keeps spreading among the real estate industry in Europe, specifically in Spain.