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BitPay Debuts Bill Pay, Enables Users to Pay Bills with Cryptocurrency

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

ATLANTA, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BitPay, the world's largest provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, today announced the launch of BitPay Bill Pay, a new solution that allows cryptocurrency users to pay bills directly from their crypto wallets. From credit cards and mortgages to car payments and personal loans, BitPay users can make payments to 5,000+ service providers.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BitPay , the world's largest provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, today announced the launch of BitPay Bill Pay, a new solution that allows cryptocurrency users to pay bills directly from their crypto wallets.
  • From credit cards and mortgages to car payments and personal loans, BitPay users can make payments to 5,000+ service providers.
  • BitPay Bill Pay is a convenient and secure option to pay off balances with practically any service provider directly from BitPay's self-custody wallet application.
  • BitPay users can now use cryptocurrency to settle accounts, all without banks, wires or complicated conversion processes.

Stablecoin Rating Platform Bluechip Launches to Provide Transparency into Stablecoin Safety & Risks to All

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bluechip, a nonprofit organization dedicated to evaluating stablecoin safety, launched today to provide unbiased ratings of top stablecoins so that anyone, regardless of their technical expertise, can easily understand which stablecoins are likely to be safer.

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  • Notable advisors are renowned economists Tyler Cowen , Robin Hanson , Alex Tabarrok and Lawrence H. White , as well as Ameen Soleimani and Nic Carter .
  • The full three-person team is CEO Benjamin Levit , Chief Economist Garett Jones and Ratings Director Vaidya Pallasena .
  • Bluechip's stablecoin ratings are built on the SMIDGE rating framework, designed by the three founders.
  • Externals is SMIDGE's room to grow: Bluechip hopes that sophisticated futures and betting markets will develop to offer information about the risks of particular stablecoins.

BitPay Adds Polygon Network Expanding Crypto Payment Options

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

BitPay , the worlds largest provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, has announced support for Polygon and MATIC.

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  • BitPay , the worlds largest provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, has announced support for Polygon and MATIC.
  • For the first time, BitPay app holders will have access to spend other ERC-20 tokens including USDC, DAI, ETH and WBTC on the Polygon Network .
  • BitPay merchants will be able to accept Polygon payments from the most popular Polygon wallets.
  • As the first merchant to accept MATIC through BitPay, Panini America is supporting its customers with a new digital payment option.

Harbor Custom Development, Inc. Announces Acceptance of Bitcoin and 12 Other Digital Currencies for its Real Estate

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Monday, January 24, 2022

In addition to Bitcoin, the Company also accepts: Ethereum, USD Coin, XRP, Dogecoin, SHIBA INU, Binance USD, Wrapped Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dai, Bitcoin Cash, Pax Dollar and Gemini Dollar.

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  • In addition to Bitcoin, the Company also accepts: Ethereum, USD Coin, XRP, Dogecoin, SHIBA INU, Binance USD, Wrapped Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dai, Bitcoin Cash, Pax Dollar and Gemini Dollar.
  • Harbor uses a third-party company that converts cryptocurrencies to U.S. dollars and those funds are sent to escrow to close the transaction.
  • All real estate transactions are settled in U.S. dollars.
  • The blockchain is a transformative and disruptive technology that is rapidly gaining acceptance globally.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) Announces Capability To Accept Cryptocurrencies Donations

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The Giving Block is a donation platform for nonprofits to accept cryptocurrency through their existing websites.

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  • The Giving Block is a donation platform for nonprofits to accept cryptocurrency through their existing websites.
  • The Giving Block cites that SOME is one of the first D.C.-based, human services organizations exclusively focused on those affected by homelessness and poverty issues, to begin accepting cryptocurrencies.
  • This new donation method enables SOME's supporters with cryptocurrency portfolios the ability to support the organization in a tax-efficient way.
  • The IRS classifies cryptocurrency donations as property, meaning they are not subject to capital gains tax and are tax-deductible on the donor's tax returns.

Harbor Custom Development, Inc. Announces Acceptance of Bitcoin and 12 Other Digital Currencies for its Real Estate

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Friday, December 17, 2021

In addition to Bitcoin, the Company will also accept: Ethereum, USD Coin, XRP, Dogecoin, SHIBA INU, Binance USD, Wrapped Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dai, Bitcoin Cash, Pax Dollar & Gemini Dollar.

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  • In addition to Bitcoin, the Company will also accept: Ethereum, USD Coin, XRP, Dogecoin, SHIBA INU, Binance USD, Wrapped Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dai, Bitcoin Cash, Pax Dollar & Gemini Dollar.
  • Prior to the January 24, 2022 launch date Harbor may add or subtract certain digital currencies from the aforementioned approved list based on market conditions.
  • Acceptance of digital currencies for our real estate offerings is a logical step for Harbor and demonstrates our flexible business model that separates us from our industry peers, says Harbor Chief Operating Officer Jeff Habersetzer.
  • By accepting digital currencies, Harbor not only opens the door to entities with combined market caps exceeding $1 trillion of purchasing power, but places Harbor in a first mover position of adoption.

Nexon America Accepts Cryptocurrencies for Purchase of In-Game Items

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Nexon America Inc. -- a subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. -- today announced a new feature in Nexons online Virtual Worlds that will allow players to purchase in-game items with cryptocurrencies as well as dollars.

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  • Nexon America Inc. -- a subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. -- today announced a new feature in Nexons online Virtual Worlds that will allow players to purchase in-game items with cryptocurrencies as well as dollars.
  • The feature will allow players to use Ethereum, Dogecoin, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to purchase items in many Nexon franchises including MapleStory, KartRider, Mabinogi, Vindictus, V4 and many more.
  • Players can purchase items at values set by Nexon and choose from multiple forms of payment including US dollars and cryptocurrencies.
  • Our agreement with Nexon America to manage crypto payments for in-game items will deliver a great experience for players.

NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION CELEBRATES CRYPTO GIVING TUESDAY

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Monday, November 29, 2021

The foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to raising essential funds to support care at Nicklaus Childrens Hospital, a 309-bed pediatric specialty hospital located in Miami.

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  • The foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to raising essential funds to support care at Nicklaus Childrens Hospital, a 309-bed pediatric specialty hospital located in Miami.
  • We are delighted to partner with The Giving Block and participate in this years Crypto Giving Tuesday, said Sara Jolly, executive director of development at Nicklaus Childrens Hospital Foundation.
  • To donate cryptocurrency to Nicklaus Childrens Hospital Foundation during Crypto Giving Tuesday, click here .
  • Nicklaus Childrens Hospital Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to support the delivery of and access to world-class healthcare at Nicklaus Childrens Hospital, South Floridas only freestanding childrens hospital.

Phunware Provides 2022 Revenue Guidance & Revises Investment Policy for Cash Management

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

As part of the updated corporate cash management policy, Phunware may save and/or invest cash reserves in certain specified alternative reserve assets to include, but not limited to:

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  • As part of the updated corporate cash management policy, Phunware may save and/or invest cash reserves in certain specified alternative reserve assets to include, but not limited to:
    Bitcoin.
  • Phunware currently holds approximately 127 bitcoin, which were acquired at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $7.75 million and an average purchase price of approximately $61,238 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses.
  • The Company expects to add to its bitcoin total as a routine part of corporate operations and treasury management for the foreseeable future.
  • Phunware helps the worlds most respected brands create category-defining mobile experiences, with approximately one billion active devices touching its platform each month when operating at scale.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation Among First In South Florida To Accept Cryptocurrency Donations

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

MIAMI, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to raising essential funds for the patients and families of Nicklaus Children's Hospital, announced today that it has begun accepting cryptocurrency donations.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to raising essential funds for the patients and families of Nicklaus Children's Hospital, announced today that it has begun accepting cryptocurrency donations.
  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation is among the first nonprofits, and believed to be the first healthcare foundation in South Florida, to begin accepting cryptocurrency donations.
  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation has partnered with The Giving Block to accept cryptocurrency donations.
  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to support the delivery of and access to world-class healthcare at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, South Florida's only freestanding children's hospital.