Among several groundbreaking new products launched at #MAIC2021 and a host of powerful presentations from the company’s executive leadership, what astounded all attendees was when Steve Ashley, SHOP.COM President & COO announced that SHOP.COM US and SHOP.COM Canada sites are now accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment via BitPay. The company plans to make cryptocurrency payments possible in all Market Countries in the coming months.
Hats off to Steve Ashley for possessing the insight and drive to make this all come to fruition. Bringing cryptocurrency into the retail fold is a brilliant strategy, and something which positions us for lasting success in the dynamic new economy of the future! Now if you don’t know what cryptocurrency is, it’s decentralized digital money, based on blockchain technology. Forbes does a great way explaining deeper here.
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