{"id":19564,"date":"2019-08-14T20:01:01","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T20:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ci027cfe6d700a26c3"},"modified":"2025-01-27T21:32:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T21:32:47","slug":"coffee-crypto-and-the-hodling-merchants-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/technical\/coffee-crypto-and-the-hodling-merchants-perspective","title":{"rendered":"Coffee, Crypto and the Hodling Merchant’s Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sure, bitcoin is a store of value and a hedge against global debt and inflation. But what is it actually like for a merchant to transact with it day to day \u2014 to pay taxes, to cover exchange rates and properly manage multiple wallets?<\/p>\n

Today’s guest is Denet Lewis, owner of Beans N Barbells, who accepted bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies at his coffee kiosk at the Bitcoin 2019 conference. Lewis helps paint a picture of the pros and cons of accepting bitcoin as a small business owner and offers a glimpse into the hurdles that lie ahead for broader merchant adoption.<\/p>\n

News:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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China\u2019s State Cryptocurrency Coming Soon, Featuring Two-Layer Structure<\/a><\/p>\n

Bitcoin Is Now a Legal Form of Payment in New Zealand<\/a><\/p>\n

In Israel\u2019s Crypto Banking War, Lawsuits Lead the Charge (For Now)<\/a><\/p>\n

Interview:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beans N Barbells<\/a><\/p>\n

Bitcoin 2020 Conference<\/a><\/p>\n

Sponsor:<\/strong><\/p>\n

www.coinmine.com\/bitmag<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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