Forget the Moon, Bitcoin Can Now Take You to the Summit of Mt Everest
If the recent negative press concerning bitcoin has been getting you down, here is a bit of news that should put you on top of the world - quite literally. Trek and expedition organiser Mt Everest Adventures has now started accepting bitcoin for its adventure packages - which include summiting Mount Everest itself. The company, which is run from Australia by CEO Aseem Jha, offers a variety of excursions and treks in Nepal - from sightseeing trips around Kathmandu and its locale, to light tramps in the forested Himalayan foothills and tougher treks through stunning scenery to the Annapurna....
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This is really, really cool. An expedition company most notable for their trips to the summit of Mt. Everest - the tallest mountain in the world - is now accepting bitcoin payments, as reported by CoinDesk. Australia-based Mt. Everest Adventures has turned to the digital currency to streamline an simplify how adventurers can pay for their expeditions. Since most of their business is done by individuals outside of Nepal and Australia, accepting bitcoin removes many of the financial restrictions and obstacles experienced using fiat currency. And since the company is partnered with....
The bitcoin logo could soon be seen soaring over the Himalayas as gliding competition pilot Sebastian Kawa has confirmed it will appear on his glider during a trip to Mt. Everest next month. The nine times winner of the World Gliding Championships is aiming to raise €50,000 ($67,745) by 30th November to fund his attempt to be the first person to glide to the top of the world's highest mountains. The Everest Gliding Project is accepting donations in both fiat currency and bitcoins. Kawa's Sponsume fundraising page shows €2,163 has already been donated in fiat currency, but Blockchain.info....
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