Biz Tips: The Ultimate Guide for Holiday Shopping: What Gifts to Buy for the “Crypto Anarchist”
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The Ultimate Guide for Holiday Shopping: What Gifts to Buy for the “Crypto Anarchist”
Yep, we all have been there with crypto market in 2018. It’s been like a roller coaster, but those of you who are still interested in the market might want to get something unique to your friends who call themselves ‘crypto enthusiasts’ and ‘crypto lovers.’ Online shopping has made it easy to order gifts from the comfort of your home, but did you know you can now purchase many of these gifts with crypto?
Buy your gifts directly with crypto
Major online retailers around the world have made efforts to accept purchases using cryptocurrency. One such retailer, Overstock, offers payment using more than 40 Altcoins, including Ethereum, Litecoin, Dash, Monero and Bitcoin Cash. Overstock is an online department store offering a wide range of options like home furniture, rugs, appliances and even apparel. Luckily, they ship within Canada!
In case you’re looking to go somewhere warm for a holiday vacation, why not use crypto? Websites like aBitSky offer purchases of flights using Bitcoin (BTC). They also offer vacation packages! Even giants like Expedia have partnered with crypto exchanges to accept Bitcoin payments. These are just a few examples of the many travel companies that have jumped on the crypto train.
There has also been a rise in exciting projects like BitPay, an online tool that allows merchants to set up a Bitcoin payment option on their e-commerce stores. Software like this makes it easier not just for major retailers, but also smaller businesses to accept cryptocurrency as a valid payment option. For example, Microsoft, Shopify, and major electronics retailer NewEgg, all use Bitpay as to set up Bitcoin payments on their online stores.
Whether it’s an expensive carpet or a ticket to Barcelona, cryptocurrency has become a valid option for making these gifts a reality. With the click of a button, you can make purchases and set up deliveries using your digital coins. Imagine being one of the first people to buy holiday gifts for the people on your list using Bitcoin!
Gift-Card Extravaganza!
There are many interesting ways to cross off items on your holiday shopping list using digital currencies. One that is becoming more prominent is the exchange of crypto assets for gift cards from different retailers. Online gift card store Gyft has started accepting Bitcoin payments. Customers have the option to buy from hundreds of gift cards including major retailers like Best Buy, Home Depot, Starbucks, Amazon and Whole Foods, using their Bitcoin. These are gift cards that can be accessed online or in person. Whether shopping for yourself or trying to find that perfect gift, you can’t go wrong with the flexibility of a gift card.