Forget the milk and cookies, Santa is accepting Bitcoin this holiday season

Forget the milk and cookies, Santa is accepting Bitcoin this holiday season

Much like Santa himself, Bitcoin is magic. Although he is based in the North Pole, Santa Claus spends much of his December touring the globe, making appearances at countless holiday-themed engagements in the run up to Christmas Eve. In payment for these rendezvous, Santa has long been known to accept tips in a variety of different currencies, assets and edible treats. This year, Santa adds Bitcoin (BTC) to his list of accepted payment methods.A global service called HireSanta now lets people book a Santa performer in exchange for Bitcoin, according to a post from the company’s....


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