Walmart Allows Customers to Buy Bitcoin at 200 Stores
Retail giant Walmart says that bitcoin can now be purchased at 200 of its stores in the U.S. The cryptocurrency is offered through Coinstar kiosks located inside Walmart stores. Coinstar is currently offering bitcoin at more than 8,000 kiosks. Buying Bitcoin at Walmart Bitcoin can now be purchased at 200 Walmart stores in the U.S., the company reportedly said Thursday. This is part of a pilot program with Coinstar, which operates machines that allow customers to exchange U.S. coins for paper bills or gift cards. The pilot began earlier this month, according to Walmart....
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Walmart Entering the Metaverse
U.S. retail giant Walmart announced Monday the launch of “Walmart Land” and “Walmart’s Universe of Play” on the metaverse gaming platform Roblox.
The announcement explains that Walmart Land will....
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The retail giant has started a pilot program to offer shoppers the ability to buy bitcoin at Coinstar kiosks in its stores.
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