Merchants
Creator of World's First Bitcoin Fuel Pump Plans Lightning Support
The creator of the first ever commercial fuel pump to accept bitcoin has revealed a plan to add Lightning Network functionality to his design.
Department Store Operator Begins Testing Bitcoin Payments in Japan
Department store chain Marui has become the latest mainstream retailer in Japan to accept bitcoin payments, starting with a trial in a Tokyo store.
Ether, Litecoin and More: Overstock Now Accepts Cryptocurrencies as Payment
Online retail giant Overstock has partnered with ShapeShift as part of a bid to accept more cryptocurrencies as payment.
Overstock's Blockchain Business Posts $3.3 Million Loss
Overstock has released new details about the Q2 financial performance of Medici Ventures, its blockchain-focused subsidiary.
Fidelity Charitable Has Raised $9 Million in Bitcoin So Far in 2017
Fidelity Charitable has announced it has raised nearly $9m in bitcoin in 2017, a figure that already surpasses last year's total.
New York Preschools Accept Bitcoin and Ether for Tuition Payments
Two private preschools in New York City now allow parents to pay for tuition with bitcoin, ether and litecoin.
Blockchain Comes to East London With Colu Local Currency Launch
Israel-based blockchain firm Colu has launched a digital currency for shoppers and small businesses in east London.
5 Ways Theme Parks Could Embrace Blockchain (And Why They Should)
Blogger Jegar Pitchforth envisions how one summer entertainment staple – the theme park – could adapt to the advent of blockchain tech.
The PayPal Moment: When Bitcoin Met Mainstream Payments
PayPal accepting bitcoin? The story behind the headlines that made the mainstream public take notice of the upstart digital currency.
Coinify Deal Adds 3,000 Merchants to Bitcoin Network
Digital currency payments processor Coinify has inked a new deal with point-of-sale provider Countr that will bring more options for bitcoin spenders.
