PocketPOS Launches to Remove Bitcoin Pain Points for Canadian Merchants
Merchants in Canada can now tap into a newly launched tool that allows them to accept payments in bitcoin at the point of sale - a browser app called PocketPOS. Businesses can use PocketPOS to conduct transactions through a streamlined point-of-sale interface that does not require hardware installation or management. PocketPOS developer Mitchell Callahan told CoinDesk that the tool is designed to appeal to merchants who aren't tech-savvy, and that it serves as a means for them to not only accept bitcoin, but manage their accounts and interact with an exchange. Callahan framed PocketPOS as....
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