Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies can be used to purchase a wide range of items, from luxury cars like Lamborghini (VWAGY) to fast food at McDonald’s (MCD)—though the latter is currently limited to El Salvador.
Here’s a look at what you can buy online with crypto.
BitDials, the world’s first crypto-only luxury marketplace, is a destination for luxury watches and bags. One can buy watches from Rolex, Tag Heuer (LVMUY), bags from Chanel, Hermès (HESAY), and others using crypto as a payment method.
AMC Theaters (AMC) has a unique relationship with cryptocurrencies. After the GameStop saga in 2021, when other meme stocks, such as AMC, skyrocketed, memecoins like Dogecoin also saw meteoric rises. Within months, AMC allowed customers to purchase tickets, food, and drinks using Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Litecoin, Shiba Inu, Wrapped Bitcoin, and five USD-pegged stablecoins.
Newegg, an online retailer of computer hardware and consumer electronics, accepts Bitcoin as payment. Meanwhile, AT&T customers can use BitPay’s cryptocurrency payment processor to pay their bills online using Bitcoin. Similarly, Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten allows purchases with Bitcoin. Overstock and Shopify have also allowed crypto payment.
In 2013, CheapAir became the first travel site to accept Bitcoin as a payment method. Other coins, such as Bitcoin Cash, Dai, Ether, and Dogecoin, can also be used to book travel. Similarly, Alternatives Airlines allows payment in 100 different cryptocurrencies.
In 2019, AT&T (T) became the first major U.S. mobile carrier to accept cryptocurrency payments. Through the cryptocurrency payment service BitPay, customers can pay their AT&T bills online using Bitcoin and other cryptos. AT&T is also a partner with Bitrefill, allowing customers to top up their AT&T Prepaid Plan using Bitcoin, Ether, and other cryptocurrencies.
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