So you’ve invested in Bitcoin. Now what? You can choose to “hodl” and hope the value goes up, or you can use your $11,000 coins to make some secure purchases.
Despite a large amount of interest from investors, Bitcoin still has yet to set the retail world alight. Nonetheless, there’s a few outlets that accept cryptocurrency payments, which will help you get a handle on this new technology. Who knows? Maybe down the line you’ll be able to tell your grandkids about how you were among the first to buy something with Bitcoin.
With travel agents, gaming stores, and even spaceflights, there’s something for everyone. Here’s 22 stores you should check out:
Steam
Valve’s online gaming platform accepts digital currency as an alternative to regular payment methods, allowing you to put your virtual coins to good use in virtual worlds.
Wikipedia
Looking to make a donation to the free online encyclopedia? Do it with crypto.
Intuit
The company behind TurboTax and other products offers PayByCoin as an easy way for small business owners to integrate bitcoin into their QuickBooks Online invoices. Customers receiving an Intuit invoice can choose to pay using cryptocurrency should they wish. Slightly ironic that the company accepts bitcoin considering the IRS is trying to find out who is using bitcoin.
Dish Network
The satellite television provider has been taking bitcoin payments since 2014.
Microsoft
Users can buy movies, games and apps from the Windows and Xbox online stores using the cryptocurrency.
Subway
A select number of Subway stores may accept bitcoin at their own discretion. Watch customer Adam Welsh order the first Subway sandwich with bitcoin on November 2013: