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Switzerland has always been one to open its heart to bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. In its latest maneuver of “digital love,” the ski resort Zermatt – based in Switzerland – has announced that it will now allow its residents to pay taxes in BTC.Zermatt Is Taking a Big Digital Step ForwardZermatt is a very small town, consisting of just over 5,000 souls, but that doesn’t mean it can’t make a difference in the world of digital finance. Bills for government services, work permits, and taxes can...

Alipay has indicated that it will ban Bitcoin transactions and all others related to cryptocurrency payments. In what seems like an extension on the cryptocurrency war that the Chinese government is waging, the electronic payments giant said in a tweet thread that it would terminate all cryptocurrency-related transactions.If any transactions are identified as being related to bitcoin or other virtual currencies, @Alipay immediately stops the relevant payment services.— Alipay (@Alipay)...

Crypto payments seem to have achieved mainstream use: in France, 30 famous brands are going to launch support for Bitcoin payments. By early 2020, over 25,000 sales points will allow their customers to make purchases in Bitcoin. Among the retailers that will support the initiative are sportswear giant Decathlon, sneakers emporium Foot Locker, cosmetics store Sephora, furnishings retail chain Conforama, design company Moustache and more.The news has been announced during Paris Retail Week on...