{"id":3235,"date":"2021-07-28T08:14:50","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T08:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/?p=3235"},"modified":"2025-05-02T16:56:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:56:14","slug":"cryptocurrency-payments-in-businesses-a-growing-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/cryptocurrency-payments-in-businesses-a-growing-trend\/","title":{"rendered":"Cryptocurrency Payments in Businesses: A Growing Trend"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/cryptocurrency-payments-in-businesses-a-growing-trend\/#Top_10_Surprising_Places_Where_You_Can_Pay_with_Cryptocurrency\" >Top 10 Surprising Places Where You Can Pay with Cryptocurrency<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/cryptocurrency-payments-in-businesses-a-growing-trend\/#WordPress\" >WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/cryptocurrency-payments-in-businesses-a-growing-trend\/#Virgin_Galactic\" >Virgin Galactic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/cryptocurrency-payments-in-businesses-a-growing-trend\/#Pizza_for_Coins\" >Pizza for Coins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/cryptocurrency-payments-in-businesses-a-growing-trend\/#Expedia\" >Expedia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/cryptocurrency-payments-in-businesses-a-growing-trend\/#Gyft\" >Gyft<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/cryptocurrency-payments-in-businesses-a-growing-trend\/#Overstockcom\" >Overstock.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/cryptocurrency-payments-in-businesses-a-growing-trend\/#Etsy\" >Etsy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/cryptocurrency-payments-in-businesses-a-growing-trend\/#Zynga\" >Zynga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/cryptocurrency-payments-in-businesses-a-growing-trend\/#The_Pirate_Bay\" >The Pirate Bay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/cryptocurrency-payments-in-businesses-a-growing-trend\/#Sports_Teams\" >Sports Teams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">As cryptocurrencies continue to gain popularity globally, a growing number of industries have begun accepting blockchain tokens. Several prominent brands have slowly begun trading in Bitcoins and other prominent digital currencies, from online retailers to brick-and-mortar stores, embracing cryptocurrency payments in businesses.<\/p>\n<p>While you might still find it difficult to pay with crypto tokens at a local store, you\u2019ll find more options on the internet. From online casinos to eCommerce chains, here are some of the most surprising places that you can pay with cryptocurrencies. If you\u2019re looking for online casinos that accept Bitcoin, check out the list of <a href=\"https:\/\/casinobee.com\/crypto-casinos\/\">crypto casino sites on casinobee.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_Surprising_Places_Where_You_Can_Pay_with_Cryptocurrency\"><\/span>Top 10 Surprising Places Where You Can Pay with Cryptocurrency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the time of writing, here are 10 popular brands that accept blockchain tokens.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress\"><\/span>WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The popular Content Management System accepts BTC tokes for upgrades and plugins. The platform was one of the first businesses to accept payment in crypto tokens back in 2012. WordPress claims they accept BTC since traditional payment modes often restrict international transactions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virgin_Galactic\"><\/span>Virgin Galactic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you happen to have Bitcoins lying around and would like to embark on a trip to outer space, Virgin\u2019s SpaceShipTwo accepts BTC. The airline is asking for $250,000 for one of the six seats aboard the spaceship.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pizza_for_Coins\"><\/span>Pizza for Coins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pizzaforcoins.com is an interesting website that accepts BTC payments for your pizza orders. You can now order from Pizza Hut, Domino\u2019s, Papa John\u2019s, or any of your favourite pizza outlets through the website. The prices fluctuate according to the current trading value. And the pizza could be fairly inexpensive, depending on what toppings you like.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expedia\"><\/span>Expedia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Online travel portal Expedia publicly announced that it would accept payments for hotel bookings in Bitcoin a while back. And if the pilot program was successful, the company could consider introducing the program to the other areas of its business, like flight bookings, car rental, and other travel services.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gyft\"><\/span>Gyft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Gift card retailer Gyft accepts Bitcoin. You can now purchase gift cards for Best Buy, Whole Foods, Sephora, Sears, Gap, Target, Victoria\u2019s Secret, Home Depot, and other brands using BTC, showcasing the rise of cryptocurrency payments in businesses. All you need are a BTC wallet and account, and you\u2019re all set to start.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overstockcom\"><\/span>Overstock.com<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Overstock was the first major retailer to accept crypto payments via Coinbase. Since the early days, the owners were passionate about Bitcoin and integrated the technology into their business before the competitors. Overstock sells apparel, furniture, electronic goods, home equipment, and other surplus liquidated items.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Etsy\"><\/span>Etsy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although limited, the number of individual retailers accepting BTC payments on Etsy are increasing by the day. Over 500 retailers accept crypto transactions at the time of writing. Simply look for Bitcoin as a valid payment option while searching for what you need.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zynga\"><\/span>Zynga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Online sports company Zynga accepts crypto tokens for in-game purchases. The company was one of the first to accept BTC in games like CityVille, FarmVille, Hidden Chronicles, and more. However, the popularity of the titles has faltered recently. Zynga hopes to regain lost ground and has partnered with BitPay intending to turn its fortune around.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Pirate_Bay\"><\/span>The Pirate Bay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Popular BitTorrent platform The Pirate Bay accept Bitcoins as a donation to fund the initiative. The website relied on banner ads for survival but now accepts crypto payments as well. Therefore, making it difficult for the authorities to track down its sources.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_Teams\"><\/span>Sports Teams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The San Jose Quakes and Sacramento Kings accept <a href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/golden-inu-presale-opportunity-invest-before-july-12-launch\/\">Bitcoin<\/a> for ticket purchases. The Quakes partnered with Coinbase to facilitate blockchain transactions, and you can also buy food and beverages during the game using the digital currency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As cryptocurrencies continue to gain popularity globally, a growing number of industries have begun accepting blockchain tokens. 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