Altcoin users Can Pay Any BitPay Merchant Through Shapeshift.io
The main reason why BitPay is promoting this solution is due to the instant conversion process offered by Shapeshift. Rolling out new and innovative features in the world of Bitcoin payments is an absolute must. Cryptocurrency enthusiasts can now pay BitPay invoices by using the Shapeshift.io platform. This allows users to use any of the platform’s supported currencies to pay invoices denominated in Bitcoin. A big step forward for the cryptocurrency ecosystem as a whole. BitPay and Shapeshift Show Altcoins Some Love. Most cryptocurrency enthusiasts know the Shapeshift.io platform as a....
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