Bitcoin Can Now Buy You an Expedition to the Summit of Mt. Everest
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....
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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....
While the African continent is generally viewed as one of the most ideally placed to embrace and fully exploit the blockchain, the reality on the ground suggests otherwise.
The East Africa Blockchain Expedition
As Adedayo Adebajo, the managing director of Jelurida Africa and a blockchain enthusiast told Bitcoin.com News, much of the focus in terms of investment has been on two regions, Southern and West Africa.
Adebajo suggests in written responses to questions sent to Bitcoin.com News that the East Africa region is being left behind. Therefore, to correct this....
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....
The Cardano Summit 2021 is due to take place on September 25-26. You can join the event for free by registering at https://summit.cardano.org/. Up until recently, details surrounding the Summit were thin on the ground. However, it was known to be a “mix of virtual and live events from around the world.” However, developers Input […]
ID, PAC and RVN lead the altcoin breakout, while Bitcoin price targets new lows below $46,000. The mood across the cryptocurrency is one of growing anticipation as the price of Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade just below $47,000. The sideways price action has analysts warning that an “explosive volatility period” is rapidly approaching but few have been willing to predict the direction of the breakout. While Bitcoin price compresses, the altcoin market has come alive and multiple tokens are posting notable gains, especially in the DeFi cohort.Top 7 coins with the highest 24-hour price....