Gemini Partners With Payment Network Flexa To Enable Retail Purchases With Crypto

Buying coffee with Bitcoin has long been considered a holy grail for cryptocurrencies. Thanks to a partnership between cryptocurrency exchange and custody company Gemini and blockchain payment network Flexa, that goal might be closer to reality. According to a press release today, consumers will be able to spend four cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin, Ether, Gemini Dollar, and Bitcoin Cash –  for purchases at mainstream retail stores … Continue reading Gemini Partners With Payment Network Flexa To Enable Retail Purchases With Crypto

Bitcoin’s Pivot From Retail To Wire Transfers For Small Businesses

The promise of bitcoin as a medium for daily transaction may take time. Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency has found use as the preferred means for wire transfers at small businesses. “At this point, there’s a strong business case for cryptocurrencies to displace wire transfers because they are outdated and take way too long,” says Jared Silver, president of Stephen Silver, a jewelry store located in Silicon … Continue reading Bitcoin’s Pivot From Retail To Wire Transfers For Small Businesses