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Ukraine accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT donations to fund ongoing war
27.2.2022
The Ukrainian government has reached out to the crypto community on Twitter to raise funds to support its civilians and troops
Tesla’s Latest Financial Statement Shows Bitcoin Worth $1.26 Billion
27.1.2022
Elon Musk’s electric car company, Tesla, did not sell any bitcoin in the fourth quarter, according to the company’s latest financial statement. Tesla is holding bitcoin worth $1.26 billion. The company still has not resumed accepting bitcoin payments but now accepts the meme...
Tonga accepts Bitcoin donations amid tsunami onslaught
17.1.2022
Tonga is now accepting Bitcoin donations to aid with relief efforts as the country faces the aftermath of a huge volcanic shockwave leading to a tsunami
Leading Mexican Retailer Grupo Elektra Accepts Bitcoin
19.12.2021
Mexico’s Grupo Elektra, a leading retailer in Latin America, is accepting bitcoin for payments. The chain belongs to conglomerate Grupo Salinas, which is owned by Mexico’s third-richest billionaire, the pro-bitcoin Ricardo Salinas Pliego. Ricardo Salinas Pliego’s Retail Chain...
US City Installs Crypto ATM at Airport After Accepting Cryptocurrency for Payments
19.11.2021
The U.S. city of Williston in North Dakota is installing a cryptocurrency ATM at its international airport. “This marks the first government-hosted cryptocurrency kiosk,” the city said. Williston also accepts cryptocurrencies for payments of utility bills. ‘The First...
Tesla Informs SEC It May Restart Transacting in Cryptocurrencies
27.10.2021
Elon Musk’s electric car company, Tesla, has informed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a quarterly filing that it may restart the practice of transacting in cryptocurrencies for its products and services. Tesla suspended accepting bitcoin in May, citing environmental...
Subsidiary of Mexican airline Volaris accepts Bitcoin payments
20.10.2021
El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption agenda continues apace, this time extending to a local airline
Biggest Bank in El Salvador Now Accepts Bitcoin as Payment for Financial Products
13.9.2021
Bancoagricola, the biggest bank in El Salvador, is now accepting bitcoin to pay for debts originated from the use of its instruments, according to a PR statement. The institution partnered with Flexa, a payments network, to include cryptocurrency capabilities in its software. Bancoagricola also...
McDonald’s now accepts Bitcoin, but only in El Salvador
7.9.2021
Bitcoin-as-a-payment is becoming reality in El Salvador after the country formally recognized the cryptocurrency as legal tender
Shop.com now accepts Bitcoin payments after partnership with BitPay
3.9.2021
The e-commerce portal offers the option to pay with Bitcoin, Ether, Dogecoin as well as several major dollar-pegged stablecoins
Publishing platform Substack now accepts Bitcoin payments
23.8.2021
Substack has more than 500,000 paid subscribers, but Bitcoin payments will first be available to "a select group of crypto-focused publications."
Xiaomi retailer in Portugal now accepts Bitcoin payments
6.8.2021
The official Portuguese shop of Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has partnered with Utrust to unlock payments in five cryptocurrencies
Tesla Reveals Bitcoin Holdings Worth $1.3 Billion in Q2, $23 Million BTC Impairment
27.7.2021
Elon Musk’s electric car company, Tesla, is holding bitcoin worth $1.311 billion. The company did not buy or sell any bitcoin during the second quarter but recorded bitcoin-related impairment of $23 million. Tesla’s action reaffirms Musk’s prior statement that neither he nor Tesla...
Major Auction House Christie’s Accepts Bitcoin for Painting Worth Estimated $6 Million
26.6.2021
British auction house Christie’s will accept bitcoin and ether for a painting worth an estimated $6 million. The digital wallet used to pay for the painting must be held at one of the approved custodians, such as Coinbase, Fidelity, Gemini, or Paxos. Paying for Paintings With Bitcoin...
American convenience store chain now accepts Bitcoin payments
28.5.2021
Mid-Atlantic convenience store giant Sheetz is set to accept Bitcoin and crypto payments across its outlets
Luxury yacht firm accepts Bitcoin, hosts mobile and web services on blockchain
18.5.2021
The company said it expects to see 40% growth from Bitcoin payments in the first year
Data analytics giant Palantir now accepts Bitcoin payments
11.5.2021
The firm added Bitcoin was "definitely on the table" as consideration for a treasury reserve asset
Top Auction House Sotheby’s to Accept Cryptocurrencies via Coinbase for Physical Art
4.5.2021
Sotheby’s, the world’s largest auction house, will start accepting cryptocurrencies for physical art. The first auction for which bitcoin and ether will be accepted is Banksy’s Love is in the Air image at the Contemporary Art Evening Auction. The piece is estimated to sell...
E-Commerce Giant Ebay Looking at Accepting Cryptocurrency for 187 Million Buyers, CEO Reveals
3.5.2021
Ebay is looking at cryptocurrency as a payment option for its 187 million buyers on the platform, the company’s CEO has revealed. The e-commerce giant is also exploring opportunities in the non-fungible token (NFT) business. Ebay Looking Into Adding Cryptocurrency as Payment Option Ebay...
YouTuber claims he'll buy 111 Tesla Model 3s... if Elon Musk accepts Bitcoin Cash
23.4.2021
He’s committed to buying 111 Tesla Model 3s if BCH is added as a payment method. Is it a publicity stunt or something more?