Merchant Account Glossary:

Bitcoin Definition

Merchant Account Bitcoin Explained:

What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin, often abbreviated as “BTC,” is a largely unregulated digital currency that can be transferred from peer to peer via any two internet-capable devices. Bitcoin is not generated by a central bank or other financial authority, and the global community has yet to reach a consensus on how this new form of currency should be regulated, traded, and valued.

Bitcoins are bought and sold on open online exchanges for variable prices against the value of other currency. This exposes the Bitcoin’s exchange rate to extreme fluctuation. Since its introduction in 2009, Bitcoin has appreciated considerably overall, generating interest from banks and large businesses as a potential investment. Due to its relatively anonymous nature, it has come under fire for being used as a payment method for illegal purposes. There are also some concerns among businesses about the security of a decentralized digital currency. At this time, Bitcoin payment processing is in its infancy and is the subject of ongoing review as to its legality. Whether major merchant account providers will ever process Bitcoin-based transactions remains to be seen.

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I’m a small business owner who previously worked in the credit card processing industry. I started this blog in 2009 to help other business owners by exposing credit card processors that engage in unethical marketing, rate and fee trickery, and fine-print-contract schemes. Over the last decade, I’ve reviewed hundreds of merchant services providers which has helped to educate over 5 million businesses on the nuances of credit and debit card acceptance. I’ve appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Inc. Magazine and a host of other publications to offer insight on the subject of card acceptance.

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