Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency pops in and out of mainstream news with headlines that inspire awe when Bitcoin rallies to all-time highs and something close to obituaries when its price falls. While cryptocurrency has mainly functioned as an investment to be bought low and sold high thus far, many developers and evangelists within the crypto space are working to deliver on its promise of functioning as currency.

In fact, a recent survey conducted by PYMNTS and BitPay found that 60% of Americans who have held crypto are interested in using cryptocurrency to make consumer purchases.

With credit card fees becoming a bigger and bigger burden on small businesses, merchants may now be more open than ever to low-cost, alternative payment methods and learning how to become a Bitcoin (and other cryptocurrencies) merchant. Below, we’ll walk you through how you can begin accepting crypto payments and the pros and cons of doing so.