The use of virtual currency as a payment method is becoming more popular nowadays. There is a broad range of items and services you can buy with bitcoin. It is especially convenient for retailers and businesses that accept payments from customers all over the world.
BitGo’s software engineer, Mason Borda, has preordered the new Tesla Model 3 with the use of virtual currency. As Borda unveiled in a blog post on Medium, he paid 2.413612 bitcoin (around 1000$) via the new app, called Shakepay.
Launched last month, Shakepay lets users to buy items with bitcoin at stores using NFC technology. The app enables users to top up their digital wallets, after what they will get a virtual Visa to manage their online transfers.
http://www.coinspeaker.com/2016/04/04/tesla-bitcoin-purchase-bitgo-mason-borda/
Topic: [2016-04-06] BitGo’s Engineer Preordered New Tesla Vehicle Using Bitcoin (Read 269 times)
April 05, 2016, 01:46:53 AM
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