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OpenNode Exec on Partnership With Stripe to Allow Bitcoin Conversion Payments

OpenNode is partnering with fintech firm Stripe to allow merchant customers to instantly convert all or portions of incoming payments to bitcoin. OpenNode Head of Strategy Josh Held shares insights into the launch, consumer demand from around the world, and the potential obstacles ahead.

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Twitter Joined $20M Funding Round for Bitcoin Payments Provider OpenNode

Bitcoin payment provider OpenNode closed a $20 million funding round with the plan to fuel its global expansion. This puts the company at a $220 million valuation. The participants include Twitter and VC investor Tim Draper. OpenNode Head of Strategy Josh Held shares insights into the raise, the firm's plans, and bitcoin outlook. "[BTC's] an opportunity whose time has come," he said. Plus, who's using bitcoin payments and where are they based?

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Videos

Twitter Joined $20M Funding Round for Bitcoin Payments Provider OpenNode

Bitcoin payment provider OpenNode closed a $20 million funding round with the plan to fuel its global expansion. This puts the company at a $220 million valuation. The participants include Twitter and VC investor Tim Draper. OpenNode Head of Strategy Josh Held shares insights into the raise, the firm's plans, and bitcoin outlook. "[BTC's] an opportunity whose time has come," he said. Plus, who's using bitcoin payments and where are they based?

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Tech

Substack Rolls Out Bitcoin Payments via OpenNode and Lightning Network

OpenNode and Substack will allow some crypto-focused subscribers to pay with both on-chain and Lightning bitcoin transactions.

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Finance

The COVID-19 E-Commerce Boom Hasn't Trickled Down to Bitcoin, Despite Advantages

Although a variety of e-commerce platforms are booming during COVID-19 lockdowns, bitcoin payments remain exceedingly niche.

OB1 staff show off OpenBazaar at a 2019 conference. (CoinDesk archives)

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