Merchants
Small Australian City Plans for a Big Bitcoin Economy
Launceston, Tasmania, hopes to put itself on the map with a bitcoin-based economy supported by local businesses and government.
This Polish Hospital Will Let Patients Settle Bills With Bitcoin
A hospital run by Medicover now accepts payment in bitcoin, making it probably the first to accept cryptocurrency payments.
Paydici Launches Recurring Bitcoin Billing for Small Merchants
Paydici has announced a new partnership with BitPay that will enable its merchant clients to send recurring bitcoin bills.
Brazil's Tecnisa Becomes the Biggest Bitcoin Merchant in Latin America
Brazilian real estate developer Tecnisa is Latin America's largest merchant by annual revenue – and now it accepts bitcoin.
Technology Retailer CeX Now Accepts Bitcoin Across the UK
Technology retailer CeX announced that it will accept bitcoin payments across the UK.
SnapCard Aims to Boost Bitcoin Adoption with POS System Giveway
SnapCard hopes to turn San Francisco into a bitcoin hub by helping 500 local merchants accept the cryptocurrency.
Bitnet Lands $14.5 Million Series A Funding to Rival Coinbase, BitPay
Bitnet is targeting large companies with its enterprise bitcoin payments solution and one retail giant is already on board.
Hedgy Hopes to Tackle Bitcoin Volatility Using Multi-Signature Technology
The startup wants to help merchants, investors and others avoid problems associated with bitcoin's unpredictable pricing behavior.
Why European Retailer Showroomprive Decided to Embrace Bitcoin
CoinDesk speaks with Showroomprive, one of Europe's top flash sale web retailers and the largest to accept bitcoin.
Why Apple Pay Is a Threat to Bitcoin
The imminent arrival of Apple Pay should be worrying bitcoin advocates, and here's why.
