As April is quickly coming to a close and Spring-type weather is attempting to sprout full time in Manhattan, the staff at NYC Blockchain and Cryptocurrency figured this was the perfect opportunity to recommend some of our favorite cryptocurrency companies (or companies that accept cryptocurrency) that will continue to blossom in 2019 and beyond. The only guidelines our team set for the forthcoming list is that the companies we choose do NOT have a cryptocurrency of their own. Without further adieu, here are the cryptocurrency companies we like in 2019.
Lolli (
With Lolli, users are able to receive cash back rewards in Bitcoin when they shop at over 500+ top stores. Some of these stores include the likes of Walmart, Bloomingdales, Foot Locker, Seatgeek, VRBO, and many more! The Lolli team works around the clock to add new vendors daily (Here’s looking at you Amazon).
As per the Lolli twitter account, “Our average bitcoin back savings is ~7%. If you spend $15k/year on groceries, travel, clothing, essentials, experiences, etc. using Lolli, you will earn an est. 0.20 BTC (currently ~$1,050)..”.
We’d also be remiss if we didn’t include our referral link with this Lolli mention.
https://lolli.com/ref/RCWkKCtQx3
Bitrefill (
Bitrefill is a Swedish based company which allows users to purchase gift cards and refill their mobile phones utilizing cryptocurrency. Currently, Bitrefill allows over 700+ international gift cards to be purchased which are supported in 150+ countries around the globe. Bitrefill’s mobile phone refill setup is supported by over 900+ of the world’s top prepaid mobile providers, allowing users to effortlessly top up their mobile device. Cryptocurrencies accepted by the company include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dash, Dogecoin and Bitcoin’s Lightning Network.
In addition to the above, Bitrefill also allows for the utilization of the company’s well connected lightning node, allowing customers to settle transactions instantly. With over 130,000 happy customers served worldwide, Bitrefill is quickly making a name for itself within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Overstock (@Overstock) - Purchase a variety of items using Cryptocurrency
Some will say we broke our only rule from the intro of NOT choosing a company that has its own Cryptocurrency. The only difference here with Overstock however is the tZERO token (and its security token trading platform) has nothing to do with the sweet, sweet satisfaction of having the opportunity to buy anything (from a nice gold plated Rolex watch to a 360 degree stainless steel fish tank) using your Bitcoin.
The online retailer was one of the first major companies to accept cryptocurrency, with the original announcement dating back to 2014. Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne is a true ally to the cryptocurrency ecosystem as he has believes the digital currency will eventually become a mainstream payment method around the globe. While the company has experimented with accepting a number of different altcoins (including ETH, XMR, and BCH) in the past, they are sticking solely with Bitcoin at the moment. So go ahead, feel free to splurge on that nice full bedroom furniture set..you deserve it!
Cash App (
The Cash App is a mobile payment service that allows its users to transfer funds between one another as well as accept credit card payments for your business. The platform has amassed a total of over 10+ Million active users since its inception.
In January of 2018, the company announced its expansion into the world of Cryptocurrency by allowing users to buy and sell Bitcoin with no fees attached. Today, the platform has also introduced Bitcoin withdrawals with deposits forthcoming. For those looking for a simple way to effortlessly buy and sell Bitcoin without your typical “Coinbase annoyance factors”, Cash App is your bet.
So that’s our very small and concise list of companies in the cryptocurrency world we like in 2019. We purposely left the list small so we can hear from some of your favorite companies in this space. Don’t be a stranger and give a shout out to your favorite company!