Mi Store Portugal Reveals Crypto Acceptance, Xiaomi Says ‘Decision Was Made W...

Mi Store Portugal Reveals Crypto Acceptance, Xiaomi Says ‘Decision Was Made W...

On August 5, the Mi Store in Portugal announced that it was accepting cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, ethereum, tether, and dash. At the time, the Mi Store Portugal said it was working with the blockchain payments company Utrust in order to be more “inclusive.” However, the Mi Store parent company Xiaomi Corporation, which stems from China, responded to the store’s decision to accept crypto and said it does not control the “autonomy of third-party stores.” Mi Store Portugal’s Crypto Acceptance Decision Didn’t Go as Planned Digital currency....


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