Bitcoin Adoption To Thrive From SpaceX’s Internet-providing Satellites?

Bitcoin Adoption To Thrive From SpaceX’s Internet-providing Satellites?

One of the hurdles plaguing Bitcoin adoption in emerging countries is the fact you need an active internet connection to send and receive digital currency. Certain countries offer some form of Internet connectivity to locals at high prices, making it less appealing to use Bitcoin. But if SpaceX has a say in the matter, their satellites will be providing internet access all over the world. SpaceX has quietly opened new offices in the Seattle area, and those offices will be focusing on Elon Musk’s new project. According to the information we have received, the Seattle SpaceX offices are....


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