In the United States, buyers can now buy Bitcoin in cash at convenience stores and drugstore chains.
The dominant impetus is through a network of Bitcoin ATMs , cashiers and kiosks operated by Libertyx, based in Boston. It now includes 20,000 7-Eleven, CVS and Rite Aid Pharmacy stores across the country, where consumers can shop for BTC on the go.
According to the announcement, Libertyx, which launched its first Bitcoin ATM in 2014, allows people to buy " Bitcoin on every block" from big chains and small traders. Consumers who download the company's store locator app can go to the nearest location to purchase BTC .
By offering Bitcoin to a wider network of everyday stores for traditional buyers, the company is building critical ramps for users who are only curious about cryptocurrency and are looking for easy access to a store. trust.
Says LibertyX co-founder Chris Yim,
" Bitcoin is one of the most exciting innovations of the past decade, but its adoption has been limited by trust and accessibility. We wanted to expand our footprint so that everyone could buy bitcoin in familiar places where it drives or walks daily. Now everyone is just a few miles away from owning bitcoin and being part of their global community. Buying bitcoin is as easy as scanning a barcode while shopping for groceries. "
LibertyX also operates traditional ATMs that offer Bitcoin integration and allow consumers to buy the world's largest cryptocurrency using debit cards.
Add Yim,
“Basically, bitcoin is a global and inclusive technology. Anyone with a mobile phone and an Internet connection can store, send, receive and trade value with Bitcoin . To this end, LibertyX is proud to offer 20,000 retail outlets accepting cash and 5,000 ATMs accepting debits on its network. Whatever your payment preference, you can easily buy bitcoins at a local trusted store. "
