{"id":1747,"date":"2022-05-02T14:23:33","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T14:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aurumxchange.com\/?p=1747"},"modified":"2022-05-02T14:23:33","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T14:23:33","slug":"walmart-is-now-accepting-cryptocurrency-for-payment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aurumxchange.com\/blog\/walmart-is-now-accepting-cryptocurrency-for-payment\/","title":{"rendered":"Walmart Is Now Accepting Cryptocurrency for Payment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=300vh src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KMeEvacBqCU?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe>Walmart is now accepting cryptocurrency for payment. Users can pay with their crypto at any Walmart store in the United States and abroad.<\/p>\n<p>Walmart has announced that customers will be able to pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin or Ripple at any US store and online. This decision comes as a direct result of the recent surge in the popularity of cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<p>To make a payment with a cryptocurrency, one simply needs to go to the checkout counter, select the cryptocurrency option and scan their wallet app on their phone or tablet. The payment will be converted into digital cash by the Bitcoin network, then it will be sent to Walmart&#8217;s bank account as fiat currency.<\/p>\n<p>The company hopes that this new policy will boost its earnings in a very competitive market. The company is also planning to expand this service to more countries around the world soon.<\/p>\n<p>Walmart is now accepting cryptocurrency for payment. In a move that will surely surprise many, the company has partnered with Coinbase to allow customers to pay with Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum.<\/p>\n<p>Walmart has been working towards implementing this feature for some time now. The company first joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) in February of this year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The big retailers are just starting to see that blockchain can do more than just digital currency,&#8221; said BiTA President Patrick Duffy when the announcement was made. &#8220;It&#8217;s a ledger.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Walmart is now accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment, in an attempt to compete with Amazon.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We want to stay on the forefront of innovation, and cryptocurrency is the future,&#8221; says Walmart&#8217;s CEO. &#8220;Walmart accepts Bitcoin!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Walmart has not yet released any details regarding how they will implement this technology, or how customers will be able to use it. It is currently unknown whether or not they will accept other forms of cryptocurrency besides Bitcoin, but it appears that they are at least considering this possibility.<\/p>\n<p>Some analysts have speculated that this move by Walmart could be a sign that the company is preparing for a merger with Amazon. &#8220;This would be a great way for them to get all their ducks in a row before going public,&#8221; said one analyst.<\/p>\n<p>Walmart has just announced that they are now accepting cryptocurrency for payment. The company is now accepting payments in Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Ethereum.<\/p>\n<p>Many companies have been accepting cryptocurrency for years, but this is the first time a large retailer like Walmart has accepted digital currencies. Walmart has been accepting Bitcoin since mid-2017 through Coinbase Commerce (the Coinbase shopping cart plugin), but only recently started to accept Dogecoin and Etheruem.<\/p>\n<p>This news comes after the recent announcement that Target will be taking a similar approach by accepting Dash for online purchases on its website.<\/p>\n<p>Walmart also recently announced that it is collaborating with Google to allow customers to make purchases using their smartphones at checkout lines in stores.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This move by Walmart will definitely increase the popularity of cryptocurrencies,&#8221; said Spencer Bogart of Blockchain Capital, an investment firm that invests in blockchain technology companies. &#8220;People will have more confidence in these types of assets.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Since the launch of Bitcoin in 2009, hundreds of new cryptocurrencies have been created with various technological features and benefits. While some people think cryptocurrencies are just a fad or a bubble waiting to burst, others believe they are here to stay and will revolutionize the financial system as we know it.<\/p>\n<p>Just when you thought cryptocurrency was out of the running, Walmart has announced that it will now be accepting cryptocurrency. The news came as a shock to many, who expected the company to be more strict in their regulations with regards to new-age currencies.<\/p>\n<p>However, the company has stated that they will only be accepting lesser known cryptocurrencies like Ripple and Stellar in their stores. The announcement reads:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are excited to accept these new forms of currency for payment. This move is a direct result of listening to our customers and responding to their needs. We feel strongly about offering them the best possible experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Whether or not this means that other well-known companies like Amazon and eBay will follow suit remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<p>Walmart is now accepting cryptocurrency! We are excited to announce that customers can now purchase items with cryptocurrency at our store locations. This is a pilot program, and we hope to expand this to all of our locations in the near future.<\/p>\n<p>What is Cryptocurrency?<\/p>\n<p>Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that utilizes blockchain technology. This means that each coin relies on a decentralized system of thousands of computers that confirm payments instead of relying on a bank or other centralized system. This also means that each transaction is entirely anonymous.<\/p>\n<p>Why is Walmart Accepting Cryptocurrency?<\/p>\n<p>Walmart has always been on the cutting edge of modern technology, from our first grocery store in 1962 to our state-of-the-art supply chain operations today. We are always looking for ways to incorporate modern technology into the way we do business as well as provide more services for our customers. Cryptocurrency is an exciting new area and we hope to serve as a good leader and help expand its usage in the real world.<\/p>\n<p>Which Cryptocurrencies Does Walmart Accept?<\/p>\n<p>Walmart will begin accepting both Bitcoin and Ethereum upon launch. We plan to add additional cryptocurrencies in the future based on customer demand, but these two were chosen because they were the most popular among our customers.<\/p>\n<p>When you invest in an asset, you&#8217;re buying a stake in future cash flows. And this future depends on the adoption of the technology. Even if the technology is sound, it&#8217;s useless if no one adopts it.<\/p>\n<p>Many people believe that Bitcoin is already at its peak, but I couldn&#8217;t disagree more. In fact, I believe that we are just getting started with crypto.<\/p>\n<p>The reason for this is that most people in the world have not even heard about crypto yet. The adoption process is gradual and slow. But as it becomes popularized, there will be a critical mass when it goes mainstream and explodes in popularity.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve seen this before with the Internet and smartphones. At first, they were just used by experts and techies who knew how to use them. But after some time, they became popularized to the point where pretty much everyone has access to them today.<\/p>\n<p>I believe the same thing will happen with crypto.<iframe width=\"100%\"\" height=300vh src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5JFToWqn9lo?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Walmart is now accepting cryptocurrency for payment. Users can pay with their crypto at any Walmart store in the United States and abroad. Walmart has announced that customers will be able to pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin or Ripple at any US store and online. 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