Shiba Inu (SHIB) and 11 altcoins added to the payment method list of 2 giant companies. It is very important for these coins/tokens that the brands are giants such as Vueling and Samsung.
BitPay and Vueling partnership will make Shiba Inu (SHIB) the first token to launch on airplanes
Despite current market woes in terms of price, Shiba Inu (SHIB) is doing very well in terms of adoption. The latest news came from Vueling, the airline serving Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. As of the summer of 2022, the airline provides service to more than 330 routes in the aforementioned regions.
BitPay announced on Twitter that it will accept SHIB and 11 altcoins. BitPay is a world-renowned digital payment gateway that facilitates fast, secure and less costly cross-border payments with cryptocurrencies.
According to the findings, flight ticket prices are priced in euro. Now customers can do so in euros, in 11 cryptocurrencies Bitpay supports, including Shiba Inu. According to the press release:
Ticket prices will be displayed in Euros and customers will be able to pay for their flights from more than 100 wallets. Customers will be able to pay in 11 different cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC)
The agreement between BitPay and Vueling to accept SHIB payments will involve a third party known as UATP, a global company used by most airlines for payment processing. The participation of UATP will provide a seamless crypto payment system for the airline.
Samsung supports the storage of these cryptocurrencies
Samsung has relaunched one of its flagship apps adding advanced features like crypto support. Popular tech company Samsung has announced the relaunch of its digital storage solution called “Samsung Wallet,” a startup that securely stores cryptocurrencies, including IDs, membership cards, payment cards, and cryptocurrencies.
Samsung Wallet is a rebranded version of existing Samsung apps including Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass. Cryptocurrency enthusiasts using Samsung devices with the application reach some important coins. Now, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum will be conveniently stored directly from Samsung devices.
SHIB continues to gain global acceptance
This latest development marks a rise in popularity as well as a growing user base for the Shiba Inu. The Shiba Inu is part of their common everyday payment, rather than just a meme token. So far, the meme token seems to be making great strides towards that goal.
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