Addressing a virtual conference in Sydney, the Prime Minister had urged democratic nations to work as a team and ensure that cryptocurrency did not go into the wrong hands, cautioning that it can spoil the youth. He had said the digital age is changing everything as it has redefined politics, economies and societies. It has also raised new questions on sovereignty, governance, ethics, rights and security.
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Startups will also get personalised technical sessions, content, and mentorship, besides being able to leverage Microsoft’s Azure Marketplace.
Burger King: Although as a marketing gimmick, the German branch of Burger King started accepting Bitcoin for online orders. Imagine the amount of burgers one can buy with one Bitcoin.
Twitch: Amazon-owned live video streaming service that is home to gamers around the world accepts payments in crypto through BitPay wallets for on-platform purchases of subscriptions & more.
To help in India’s fight against Covid-19, Sandeep Nailwal, COO of Polygon Network, set up a Crypto Relief fund to aid in supplying Covid essentials. Over $1 billion have been collected so far.
Raftaar: The Indian rapper and composer announced that he’ll be accepting performance fees in cryptos.
Dallas Mavericks: As NBA fans know it, one of the most popular professional basketball teams of America, Dallas Mavericks accept Dogecoin for tickets and merch online.
Overstock: One of the leading US retail companies dealing in furniture and fixtures that is also popular among Indian households, Overstock, accepts crypto in payments.
Paypal: A leader in international payments, Paypal announced in October 2020 that US-based users can now park select cryptos in their Paypal accounts.
Wikimedia: Knowledge powerhouse and one of the world’s most popular digital encyclopedias accepts donations in cryptocurrencies. Since the service is free-to-use, the parent organisation relies heavily on donations.
Bonus! El Salvador, yes, the country, recently announced that they are adopting Bitcoin as a legal tender. In case of a ban in your area, you know where to move out to.
