Merchants
Guns & Crypto: How Bitcoin Is Helping Keep Cody Wilson's Anarchist Dream Alive
The controversial founder of Defense Distributed, a manufacturer of 3D gun printers, has said his company is flourishing, in part due to bitcoin.

Central Banker's Next Act: Helping Merchants Mint Cryptocurrency
A former Russian central banker has spun a blockchain startup out of a traditional payments firm, focusing on helping merchants mint cryptocurrency.

Gold Dealer Sharps Pixley Begins Accepting Bitcoin
A well-known gold dealer headquartered in London is now accepting bitcoin payments for its precious metal products.

Payment or Asset? Bitcoin's Limbo Is Leaving Merchants in the Middle
Is bitcoin more of a payment mechanism or an investment asset? A recent trial by a supermarket chain could shed light on the debate.

Mastercard Hints at Plans for Blockchain Settlement System
A new patent application from Mastercard indicates that the payments giant may be looking to integrate blockchain into its payments infrastructure.

Bitcoin in the Browser: Google, Apple and More Adopting Crypto-Ready API
With the help of Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Apple, the W3C is deploying a browser API that could extend cryptocurrency's payments potential.

Tor and More: Bitcoin Market OpenBazaar Adds Features in 2.0 Beta Release
The new version of the the P2P e-commerce network can be accessed via the anonymous Tor browser and can facilitate purchases when stores are offline.

Calling the Crypto-Wealthy: Celebrity Baroness Unveils Luxury Bitcoin Condos
A notable UK celebrity is launching a new real estate venture – one that is targeting cryptocurrency investors in its marketing and branding.

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.
