{"id":887462,"date":"2026-01-24T22:12:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T04:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/24\/las-vegas-businesses-embrace-bitcoin-as-payment-option\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T22:12:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T04:12:03","slug":"las-vegas-businesses-embrace-bitcoin-as-payment-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/24\/las-vegas-businesses-embrace-bitcoin-as-payment-option\/","title":{"rendered":"Las Vegas Businesses Embrace Bitcoin as Payment Option"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AB-website-banners-222.jpg\" data-caption><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"365\"   alt=\"Las Vegas Businesses Embrace Bitcoin as Payment Option\" title=\"AB website banners-222\" data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='696'%20height='365'%20viewBox='0%200%20696%20365'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AB-website-banners-222-696x365.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AB-website-banners-222-696x365.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AB-website-banners-222-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AB-website-banners-222-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AB-website-banners-222-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AB-website-banners-222-800x420.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AB-website-banners-222-1068x561.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AB-website-banners-222.jpg 1200w\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>A recent report from a Las Vegas news channel highlighted that more shops, restaurants, and service providers in the city are now accepting Bitcoin.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Owners say the move is about convenience and cost savings, with one business noting, \u201cWe\u2019re accepting BTC now. Compared to credit card fees, it is a lot less.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why Local Merchants Are Choosing Bitcoin<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For many Las Vegas businesses, the decision to accept Bitcoin is practical as well as strategic. Transaction fees on credit cards typically range between two and three percent per sale, whereas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/?s=bitcoin+payments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bitcoin payments<\/a> often cost a fraction of that amount. Furthermore, digital payments can attract a tech savvy customer base, including tourists and investors who prefer using cryptocurrencies during their stay.<\/p>\n<p>According to industry data, over 30,000 merchants worldwide accepted Bitcoin as of 2025, and the number continues to grow as payment processors and crypto friendly point of sale systems become more accessible. The trend is particularly strong in cities like Las Vegas, where tourism and technology intersect and businesses look for ways to differentiate themselves.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">NEW: \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 Las Vegas news channel reports more local businesses in the city are now accepting bitcoin as payment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re accepting BTC now\u2026Compared to credit card fees, [Bitcoin] is a lot less.\u201d \ud83d\ude4c <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/t2UeZF3Up1\">pic.twitter.com\/t2UeZF3Up1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BitcoinMagazine\/status\/2014397970813255963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The increasing adoption of Bitcoin by local businesses illustrates a broader shift in how cryptocurrencies are perceived. No longer confined to online trading or niche investment circles, Bitcoin is moving into everyday commerce, bridging the gap between digital finance and real world usage.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>More About Bitcoin Payments<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, made headlines live from Davos by predicting that artificial intelligence will increasingly use crypto for payments instead of traditional bank cards. He explained that as AI tools become more autonomous and handle transactions directly, cryptocurrencies offer faster settlement, lower fees, and easier cross-border compatibility compared to conventional banking networks.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8 BULLISH \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n<p>CZ, THE CEO OF BINANCE, JUST SAID LIVE IN DAVOS THAT AI WILL USE CRYPTO FOR PAYMENTS, NOT BANK CARDS.<\/p>\n<p>LONG TERM, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24BTC&#038;src=ctag&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">$BTC<\/a> AND CRYPTO ARE IN A BULLISH TREND! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vrdkjfIqvN\">pic.twitter.com\/vrdkjfIqvN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tony Research (@TonyResearch_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TonyResearch_\/status\/2014702465136922763?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>CZ\u2019s statement highlights a potential shift in how digital finance interacts with emerging technologies, suggesting that crypto could become the default payment method for AI-driven services in the near future.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"   alt width=\"1197\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/altcoin_buzz_alpha_website-banner_1456x180-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/altcoin_buzz_alpha_website-banner_1456x180-1.jpg 1197w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/altcoin_buzz_alpha_website-banner_1456x180-1-300x37.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/altcoin_buzz_alpha_website-banner_1456x180-1-1024x127.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/altcoin_buzz_alpha_website-banner_1456x180-1-768x95.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/altcoin_buzz_alpha_website-banner_1456x180-1-696x86.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/altcoin_buzz_alpha_website-banner_1456x180-1-1068x132.jpg 1068w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1197px) 100vw, 1197px\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1197'%20height='148'%20viewBox='0%200%201197%20148'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>The information provided by Altcoin Buzz is not financial advice. It is intended solely for educational, entertainment, and informational purposes. Any opinions or strategies shared are those of the writer\/reviewers, and their risk tolerance may differ from yours. We are not liable for any losses you may incur from investments related to the information given. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are high-risk assets; therefore, conduct thorough due diligence. Copyright Altcoin Buzz Pte Ltd.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/cryptocurrency-news\/las-vegas-businesses-embrace-bitcoin-as-payment-option\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Marquis Coby<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent report from a Las Vegas news channel highlighted that more shops, restaurants, and service providers in the city are now accepting Bitcoin. Owners say the move is about convenience and cost savings, with one business noting, \u201cWe\u2019re accepting BTC now. Compared to credit card fees, it is a lot less.\u201d Why Local Merchants<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":887463,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2487,1215],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-887462","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-businesses","8":"category-vegas"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/887462","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=887462"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/887462\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/887463"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=887462"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=887462"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=887462"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}