Thanks for tuning back in to learn about the exciting new BitPay happenings this month! As always, we have exciting news to share from BitPay headquarters, and we're welcoming new merchants to the crypto world. Learn about this month's spotlights!
In This Issue:
BitPay in the Spotlight
Check out the latest news from BitPay this month:
- Watch BitPay CEO, Stephen Pair’s interview with PYMNTS.com on why he predicts that consumers and merchants will become crypto-first natives.
- BitPay Adds Polygon Network. Read more about what this means for crypto acceptance.
- Check out BitPay CEO, Stephen Pair’s interview on how Bitcoin is winning middle market appeal in cross border payments.
- Learn more about BitPay Send, our product that allows companies to disburse payments in crypto, and why companies are opting to give their employees the option to be paid in crypto.
- The travel industry was hit hard when COVID shut the world down, and here are a few reasons from Merrick Theobald, VP of Marketing, on why businesses in the travel industry are looking at accepting crypto for new revenue streams.
- BlueSnap, a global payment orchestration platform of choice for leading B2B and B2C businesses, today announced a new partnership with BitPay. Read the press release now!
- Smooth and easy payments are essential for accepting crypto. Watch BitPay CEO, Stephen Pair, answer merchant questions.
Other Industry News
Check out the latest in the crypto world:
- RobotEra, one of the newest metaverse projects, is raising funds. Check out more on their project and how to invest.
- Arkon Energy has secured $28 million in funding. They plan to expand their renewable energy Bitcoin mining operations.
- Here's what you need to know about preparing for tax season with crypto.
BitPay Bids Welcome to New Businesses
Welcome to BitPay and the crypto world! Here is a curated list of new merchants accepting crypto:
- Spade and Co - Smart watches to monitor your health
- TDSC - Online option for consistent competitive pricing on dental supplies and small equipment.
- Cloud Yachts - The worlds first web3 yacht brokerage.
- Bellevue Rare Coins - Rare coin dealer in Seattle, WA
- GALAXIA Boats - Electric boat broker
- Parsons Behle and Latimer - Innovative law firm
- German Doctors E.v. - Doctors for people in need
Search the BitPay Merchant Directory for even more merchants accepting crypto!
Merchant Spotlight: Vegas Auto Gallery
We aren't the only ones excited about having the Polygon network in the BitPay app! Introducing the first Luxury Auto Dealership to accept Polygon, Vegas Auto Gallery. Check out their video announcement.
Charitable Spotlight: Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is coming up on November 29 and is dedicated to generosity around the world. This month’s charitable spotlight will focus not just on one non-profit but all our non-profits that accept crypto. When you donate with crypto, more of the donation goes to the cause and not payment processing fees, making it better for both sides of the transaction.
Check out our non-profits and donate crypto to help these wonderful organizations.
Marketing Spotlight: Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals
We’ve rounded up some hot deals from our merchants for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. You don't want to miss out on these deals! Check them out now:
Airbaltic
BLACK FRIDAY GREEN SALE
Green is the new black! Just until November 29, get in on the Black Friday GREEN SALE with fantastic prices on all airBaltic flights until June 2023.
ATHEIST Shoes
10% off any shoes - use code HANDMADECOMFY
Use code HANDMADECOMFY to get 10% off any shoes. Deal good through 11/14 - 12/16
HOSTKEY
Get a 10% discount on dedicated servers!
HOSTKEY offers you a 10% discount on dedicated server rentals. Order a server and get 10% cashback on your account for further payments.
This promo is valid only from 11/24 - 11/27 for crypto payments and new orders.
Jomashop
Newegg
Up to 15% Off
5% on orders over $500 USD up to a maximum discount of $200 USD when checking out using Cryptocurrency as your payment method on qualifying products. This promotion is only available in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines. Promotion ends on 11/30/2022 (PT).
To qualify, you will need to purchase items within select categories outlined below using cryptocurrency as your payment method during checkout. Check out your local promotion with pricing and Promo Codes here.
BitPay Card
Load $100, get $10 free
Sign up for the BitPay Card and load $100 on your card in the next 30 days and we will load $10 onto your BitPay card!
Use code at sign up: ngynca
Word of the Month: Web3
If you’ve been interested in the crypto world, I’m sure you have heard of Web3 by now. Web3 are decentralized networks that users hold the data, meaning users can control and profit off their own data. Check out this visual on how Web3 is different than Web2.
Image Source: Blockchain Learning Center
Pacaso Home of The Month: Coastal Treehouse
Casual elegance flows through this modern island compound with a main home and a detached 2-bed, 2-bath guest house. The home, on the north end of Sullivan’s Island, offers a mix of relaxing indoor and outdoor spaces.
Cost: $902,000 for 1/8 ownership
Address: 3115 Ion Ave, Sullivans Island, SC 29482 USA
Don't put your second home dreams on hold for another minute. With Pacaso's modern and professionally managed co-ownership model, you can own a second home for less cost and hassle. This is true real estate property ownership, not a resort timeshare.
Condos.com Condo of The Month: La Baia North
A limited edition collection of 57 luxurious two, three, and four bedroom residences.
La Baia North is the last remaining luxury waterfront condominium with resort-style amenities in Miami's exclusive Bay Harbor Islands, and the latest project from visionary Continuum South Beach developer, Ian Bruce Eichner. Internationally acclaimed architect Luis Revuelta will be leading the design while the landscape and pool design will be envisioned by C. Right Studios.
The building will feature 20,000 square feet of resort-style amenities, including a rooftop pool with sun-shelf, shallow sun loungers, expansive poolside sundeck with chaise loungers and shaded daybed nooks, heated adult soaking spa, outdoor rooftop summer kitchen and dining, clubroom, private business offices, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a children’s splash pad and hanging nest swings, kids' play lawn, a water sports lounge deck for kayaking and paddle boarding, dockside lawns with waterfront bench seating and much more.
Complete with private boat slips, breathtaking views and first-class services, this limited-edition bayfront condominium will comprise 57 exclusive luxury residences ranging from two-to-four bedrooms between 1,400 to 2,100 square feet. Buy Today and get crypto rebates exclusively with Condos.com.
COST: Starting from $1.3M
ADDRESS: 9461 E Bay Harbor Dr, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154, USA