Bitcoin-Only Business Sells Persian Shoes
How many Bitcoin-only businesses are out there that you know about? Chances are not many, because it seems like the vast majority of businesses that do accept Bitcoin also accept traditional currencies. This morning, whilst on my daily round on the Bitcoin subreddit, I came across a new business that sells Persian Shoes from Iran and only accepts Bitcoins (given the location, I can't say I'm entirely surprised). According to the site, the reason they're only accepting Bitcoin relates to the fact that they're selling leather goods from Iran, and many payment processors simply won't touch....
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An interesting e-commerce site that went online just last week is accepting bitcoin only, because most overseas customers cannot pay with anything else. The business is Persian Shoes, an over 70-year-old business selling handmade footwear. It is located in Isfahan, the third-largest city in Iran. The owners are happy to ship anywhere, but paying them is a problem. Thanks to the vagaries of international diplomacy and the past few decades of history, the usual e-commerce channels are blocked. Trade sanctions against the entire country of Iran by the United Nations, United States, European....
Can you imagine yourself walking into a store or shop looking for a new pair of shoes. You are browsing the fine selection of leather walking shoes, and find the perfect pair for your next weekend ramble. You pick up the shoes and go to the sales clerk to make payment, however you notice there are no tills, no cash card machines, how does the store take payment. The clerk then tells you that they only accept cyber-currency or Bitcoins. Thankfully you have your digital wallet on your mobile phone and can make payment and purchase your new shoes. Digital currency or Bitcoins are the wave of....
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