Virgin Galactic and Other Top Companies Accepting Crypto Currencies

Cryptocurrencies are growing in acceptance because of the many benefits, such as speed, value creation, low transaction fees and relevance to the tech community. Very soon it will not be uncommon to see acceptance of cryptocurrencies as a method of payment worldwide. Several companies are already accepting it, for example Cyprus university is allowing students to pay their fees in bitcoins, many top companies are also accepting crypto currencies, here are my top 10 places accepting crypto currencies. 

10. Charity – Over the last few years charitable donations via crypto currency has been on the rise. Reputable nonprofits like the Red Cross, Save the Children, United Way, Wikimedia Foundation and Internet Archive are all charities that accept cryptocurrency.

09. Overstock - has a wide range of products which vary from home décor to bedding and furniture that can be accepted via cryptocurrency. Overstock.com has planned integration which will help expand the payment of virtual cryptocurrencies from BitCoin to LiteCoin, Ethereum, Monero, Dash and much more.

08. WordPress is a major blogging website which permits its user to make their transactions using BitCoin. They provide various Plug-in options for websites and blogs for BitCoin payments. Website owners have different options as to which cryptocurrency to use whether its Airbits, CoPay or Coinbase to name just a few. WordPress offers independence and flexibility, making it a good supporter of virtual cryptocurrencies.

 07. Zynga -  The creator of popular games such as Farmville and Candy Crush began accepting cryptocurrency as early as 2014. Forming a partnership with BitPay allowed them to enable BitCoin payments. This could also be implemented on other games like CastleVille, FarmVille 2, ChefVille and much more.

06. Subway - Although BitCoin is mainly used in technological advancements, Subway offers an opportunity to buy their foods and drinks via BitCoin.

05. Microsoft - Microsoft first started accepting bitcoin as a payment method in 2014. Cryptocurrency is accepted as payment for purchasing Microsoft’s digital content, such as music and Xbox games as well as window stores and video store to list a few. By adding BitCoin as a balance to Microsoft Accounts, payments can be made later. However, money paid via BTC is nonrefundable.

04. Expedia being one of the largest travel agency, Expedia has been accepting BitCoin since 2014. Its pro – BTC attitude is favored by its new CEO who strives to expand Expedias presence in Asia and Europe. His vision to revolutionize travel via BTC as payment using technology’s power. Even though BitCoin is only accepted for hotel bookings now, it will soon begin to accept BitCoin for car rentals, flight bookings and more. Expedia is using the Coinbase wallet to accommodate BTC transactions.

03. Lamborghinis - Bitcoin millionaires are buying Lamborghinis as a status symbol of crypto wealth even making music videos about landing on the moon in a Lambo. The car maker accepts crypto for payment. #Lamboed has become a milestone for token holders for when they can afford the $200k plus supercar.

02. The Crypto Reality Group is a global real estate company in Los Angeles, California that buys and sells real estate with cryptocurrency. Their site lists homes ranging from $450k to $200M.    

01. Virgin Galactic owned by Sir Richard Branson is accepting bitcoins as a form of payment for space tourists. Richard Branson states “A few years ago many people had doubts about whether Virgin Galactic would ever get off the ground. Now we have gone supersonic, are a long way along the testing process, and are looking forward to launching commercial space travel. Sir Richard Branson believes that virtual currency will be the currency of the future.

About the Author

Mary Spio is the founder of CEEK VR, an award-winning developer of premium virtual and augmented reality experiences. CEEK is building capability for users to use Ceek Tokens and other cryptocurrency for interaction on its platform and for purchases of its patented VR Headsets. Prior to founding CEEK, Spio created tech and content for global brands including Microsoft XBOX, Coca-Cola Company, Tribune News Company, Lincoln-Ford and more. 

Spio holds a master’s in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University. Spio is a recipient of the prestigious Arent’s Award for Innovation, Yueh-Ying Hu Memorial National Award for Innovation, Boeing Outstanding Achievement in Electrical Engineering Award, a GEM scholar, and Author of It’s Not Rocket Science (Penguin Books). Spio has been awarded more than 10 Technology patents.

Spio is on the Oculus VR Creative Lab Advisory Board, Amazon Launchpad Advisory Board, Scientific Reviewer for Department of Defense (DOD) and a longtime speaker with the United States Department of State. Spio has been awarded more than 10 Technology patents.