Tesla Motors: No Comments on Accepting Bitcoin
With recent news that a customer purchased a Tesla electric vehicle from Lamborghini Newport Beach, some have raised the question: why doesn't Tesla sell their vehicles to customers directly with bitcoin? It's an interesting question, so we set out to get in touch with the company regarding the matter. Unfortunately, we didn't receive much. They were quick to get back in touch, but the company says that: "Tesla does not have an official stance at this point", and "No comment from us." It's understandable. Very few companies in the automotive business are accepting anything but U. S.....
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