Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bitcoin journalist and financial analyst based in London. BTCPay Server is an open-source, self-hosted payment processor that ...

Cash App has launched a feature that lets its 58 million users pay with Bitcoin instantly using their USD balance, meaning they can pay with Bitcoin without owning any. Cash App is making bitcoin more ...

Coinbase Onramp is a developer platform for handling crypto transactions, so with today’s rollout, all apps using Onramp will have Apple Pay support automatically added. Like it’s done for years with ...

The price of Bitcoin will continue to decline in 2026, but the infrastructure enabling BTC payments will continue to develop ...

Alchemy Pay, the fiat-crypto payment gateway, has announced a strategic integration with Solv Protocol, a decentralized platform building a Bitcoin-native economy. This partnership enables “fiat ...

In a McDonald's by a lake surrounded by mountains, in the centre of the Swiss city of Lugano, a customer orders coffee. "Can I pay with bitcoin?" he asks, and the person behind the counter holds out ...

Remote workers and digital nomads can now pay rent in Bitcoin across major cities and coastal hubs. Blockchain-powered rental platforms and smart contracts simplify lease management, reduce disputes, ...

A new legislative push to formally recognize Bitcoin (BTC) inside the U.S. financial system has landed in Congress, with Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) introducing the Bitcoin for America Act on Nov. 20.

Key takeawaysAdoption is voluntary. Merchants participate because Bitcoin Lightning fees are typically under 1%, compared with the roughly 3% average charged by credit card networks.Residents can pay ...