leading Bitcoin payments processor BitPay<\/a> to process the payments. When a purchase is made in Bitcoin, BitPay instantly converts it to traditional fiat currency for Ferrari’s dealers to remove exposure to Bitcoin and crypto volatility.<\/p>\nThe ability to pay with Bitcoin and other crypto caters to Ferrari’s tech-savvy customer base with sizeable Bitcoin wealth. It also taps into growing mainstream adoption, as more major companies accept Bitcoin payments including Microsoft, AT&T, and travel site Expedia.<\/p>\n
Ferrari said accepting Bitcoin and crypto provides customers with additional flexibility and convenience in purchasing the company’s luxury vehicles. The automaker saw strong demand after enabling Bitcoin payments in the US last year.<\/p>\n
As luxury and high-end brands adopt Bitcoin payments, it helps legitimize the asset class as a currency and not just an investment. The ability of consumers to spend Bitcoin at more retailers was also cited as a factor in the recent Bitcoin market rally.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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