Cryptocurrencies Gaining Ground in the Food Industry
Restaurants are hungry for crypto!
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Today we’re excited to discuss the spread of cryptocurrencies through the food industry. More and more restaurants and coffee shops have started accepting cryptocurrencies as a form of payment. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits both companies and customers can receive if they switch to cryptocurrencies as a payment method.
Crypto Making Strides in the Food Industry
Cryptocurrency has been picking up steam in the restaurant industry. Companies have discovered that by using cryptocurrency, they can actually save money by avoiding transaction fees. As a result, consumers can purchase products at discounted prices. Restaurant owners are considering cryptocurrency as a new payment method instead of credit cards or other electronic payment methods.
According to recent research, restaurants have been introducing cryptocurrency payments one after another. One popular cryptocurrency is called Paycoin and was issued by Danal FinTech, a subsidiary of Danal, an integrated payment solution company. Paycoin has 70,000 affiliated stores and reached 2.5 million total users recently.
The reason why the food industry’s interest in cryptocurrency payments has been increasing is due to cryptocurrency’s relatively low fees. Credit card fees are usually between 1.5 and 2%. Virtual asset fees, however, are less than 1%. Cryptocurrencies offer a way to ease the burden on stores while also increasing the profitability at the head office. They don’t just help stores, though. Consumers can also save money through reduced fees and discounts.
However, some say that caution should be used in introducing cryptocurrency as a form of payment because price volatility is high and the criteria for judging the value of crypto are not clear.
That being said, cryptocurrency transactions are already taking place around the world. In fact, Starbucks has established and is using a system that allows you to pay for coffee with Bitcoin through Bakkt Wallet, a cryptocurrency futures exchange. Consumers can convert bitcoins into dollars through their Bakkt wallet and buy drinks at Starbucks. Alternatively, users can add a specific amount of money to their account on the Starbucks app and pay for coffee that way.
Given that people in their 20s and 30s have been leading cryptocurrency investments, the food industry is expected to introduce more virtual asset payment services in the future.
The future looks bright for cryptocurrency. Little by little it is being accepted in more mainstream industries. The food industry is just another in a long line of sectors that have started to accept cryptocurrency payments. We look forward to sharing more good news with you in the future!
