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Cryptocurrency was once considered a fringe currency, now it’s mainstream and with that comes a shift in how we spend our digital assets. In the last few years the trends in crypto spending have become more defined, both with merchants accepting crypto and consumers behaviour changing. One of the trends is the diversification of industries that accept crypto as payment. Early adopters were tech related businesses, now a wide range of industries from retail and travel to entertainment and real estate are accepting digital currencies. This expansion offers crypto holders more opportunities to use their assets in everyday transactions rather than just seeing them as an investment.

Retail has been undergoing a transformation over the years with the slow integration of cryptocurrency into the payment system. These impacts on the new economy are evident and multiple for both buyers and sellers, which include lower transaction costs, more and faster processing time, as well as greater globalization. In this article, we will try to reveal such issues as the geographic location of the usage, the sectoral tendencies of the adoption, the trends of the growth, and several more advantages of cryptocurrencies in retailing, as well as testimonies of key industry players and the case studies comparing success stories.

In recent years, in terms of the interdisciplinary environment being formed, the interrelation of cryptocurrency and luxury goods transactions has become a dynamic trend, transforming retail notions. While the conventional banking system constantly witnesses change, more cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are gradually emerging as top-notch alternatives when prices of high-end products are considered. This, among others, explains why newer consumers are looking for such a shift, not just for their preferences but for the growing digital acceptance in the mainstream economy. Ranging from arts, jewels, real estate, and exotic cars to luxury brands and dealerships, there is a new trend of embracing trading with cryptocurrencies so that the affluent clientele having exclusively costly items can enjoy all these through markets that are made secure and simultaneously easy for them.

Here is a glimpse at what lies ahead with Shopify's Crypto Payments Gateway by Lunu Pay. In the ever-changing world of e-commerce, embracing inventive approaches is key to staying ahead. This includes solutions that suit modern shoppers. Our powerful gateway can make integrating cryptocurrency payments as simple as a snap for Shopify merchants. Such an integration enables them to unlock unlimited potential. Concerning exchange rate fluctuations, chargebacks and payment options are something from the past. By way of Lunu Pay, shopkeepers can easily adopt all sorts of famous cryptocurrencies and, ultimately, get value in the fiat of their choice. Announce the revolution in online payments. Take your shop on Shopify to new heights of success by implementing the Lunu Pay Crypto Payments Gateway.

Paris Blockchain Week, planned for April 9th to 11th, is the upcoming event on the list. This event will take place at the world-recognized Le Carrousel du Louvre. It is one of the major industries participating events in the blockchain and Web3 industries. Through so many speakers, an elaborate program covering different tracks, and the event being a base for innovation, discussion, and interaction, this event undoubtedly yields fresh ideas and development.

Paris, France — LUNU Pay, a leading provider of omnichannel payment solutions, is excited to announce its participation in Paris Blockchain Week 2024. This prestigious event, recognized as the premier blockchain and Web3 gathering in Europe, will take place from April 8th to April 12th, 2024, at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France.

In the rapidly evolving world of digital currencies, Ethereum has established itself as a dominant force. Its unique capabilities have given rise to a new way of transacting: paying with Ether. But what does this burgeoning utilization signify for enterprises, consumers, and the future of finance? Lunu Pay is leading the way in unlocking the potential of Ethereum payment methods.

Bitcoin halving is a very important affair in the cryptocurrency sector, affecting every element of the Bitcoin network. With the next Bitcoin halving of April 2024 just coming around the corner, it becomes necessary for either newcomers or experienced investors to grasp its importance. This thorough guide seeks to clarify the concept of Bitcoin halving, starting from its mechanisms and economic contexts, solving questions related to miners and the crypto markets.

If there's one thing the digital currency industry has taught us, it's that innovation pays. Digital currencies are gaining acceptance, and major luxury brands understand consumer needs by embracing new payment methods. Among the adventurous founders is MB&F, famous for its innovative, visionary design in the art and craft of watchmaking. This article highlights how you can buy watches with crypto and also enlighten you with crypto payment solution!

Lunu Pay continues to close the gap between the cryptocurrencies and the real world and is proud to announce its participation at NFT Paris 2024 as the official cryptocurrency payment provider. The event, where Finance, Gaming, Art, Fashion, Sport, Media converge to celebrate the era of digital assets, takes place at the Grand Palais Éphémère on February 23rd and 24th, 2024.

Since the dawn of time, mankind has exchanged something of value to acquire something she considers valuable. We call this exchange commodity “money.” But money represents more than transactional currency. As Neurologist Antonio Damasio of the University of Southern California (Los Angeles) says, “Money represents the means of maintaining life and sustaining us as organisms in our world.”

The financial field is no stranger to evolution and innovation. But among the waves of change, cryptocurrencies and crypto payments emerge as a groundbreaking shift reshaping how we perceive and handle money. For businesses and individuals alike, navigating this exciting yet often complex world is filled with opportunities and challenges.

In a groundbreaking move, Lunu Pay, a forward-thinking payment solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Gate Pay, the innovative cryptocurrency payment function developed by Gate.io. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in digital transactions, particularly in Web 3.0.

Lunu Pay, a trailblazer in cryptocurrency payments, proudly announces its dynamic partnership with Palm Angels, an influential force in avant-garde streetwear. From this moment onward, Palm Angels enthusiasts across the globe can immerse themselves in a cutting-edge shopping experience, making purchases using popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The crypto sphere, known for its relentless innovation and the speed at which it evolves, has recently been buzzing with discussions around Layer-2 solutions. In this article, we will dive deep into Layer-2 tokens, focusing on three major platforms: Arbitrum, Polygon, and Optimism.

In the digital era, monetary transactions rapidly evolve, and crypto paying has emerged as a leading contender. A key player in this realm is Lunu Pay, a reputable crypto payment processor committed to reshaping financial transactions.

Lunu Pay, a leading cryptocurrency payment system, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with homeware luxury retailer with luxury retailer Christofle, French silversmith founded in 1830. Starting today, consumers around the globe* can purchase premium Christofle products with popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The partnership reflects the growing adoption of digital currencies in the luxury retail sector and positions both brands at the forefront of technological innovation in retail.

Lunu Pay is thrilled to unveil a groundbreaking partnership with Amnesia nightclub in Ibiza, the worldwide beloved hub for music lovers. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for our company as we expand our reach into Ibiza's vibrant and pulsating clubbing scene.

Luxury retailer Farfetch joins the list of retailers accepting cryptocurrency. Learn more about innovative payment methods and the Lunu Pay technology behind them.

This article looks at the most suitable options for crypto payment integration offered on the global market today.

Through its partnership with Lunu Pay, trendy Berlin restaurant The Catch has taken an innovative step with real added value.

Paxful, today's leading peer-to-peer (P2P) fintech platform worldwide, partners with Lunu Pay to facilitate purchases of goods and services in cryptocurrencies.

Lunu Pay's technology, which allows customers to pay for their purchases in cryptocurrencies without pre-exchanging cryptos for fiat money, will be available on Archos website.

Lunu Pay is an official partner of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, which allows customers to have access to the most advantageous crypto-to-fiat exchange rates.

Interested in the cocktail of #sustainability, blockchain technology and contemporary #art?

We would like to invite you to dive into the future of interconnectivity of these areas and listen to a very inspiring podcast "Ridge To Reef" with Jeremy McKane, an international artist and activist, Markus Reymann, Director of the TBA21-Academy, and Vadim Grigoryan, our CMO.

Today our Chief Marketing Officer, Vadim Grigoryan presents at the DC Finance's high-networth blockchain conference in NYC, together with Ian Lee, Co-Founder & Managing Director, IDEO CoLab Ventures; and Anthony Di Iorio, Founder & CEO, Decentral & Jaxx wallet, and Co-Founder, Ethereum.

We set-up our widget on vin-malin.fr website, a wine and champagne marketplace based in Meursault, Burgundy. It will allow customers to pay in cryptocurrencies and access the competitive crypto-to-fiat exchange rates in real-time.

Lunu Pay teams up with Internet Retailing, market-leading media company for e-commerce and multichannel retailers in the UK and the EU, to deliver an on-line webinar and a QnA session Payment Revolution: the future of money and crypto adoption in retail.

What is the link between a crypto-payment specialist and one of Europe's leading conceptual artists? What made them both come together? In a nutshell: technology — but not just any kind. Blockchain, the most disruptive innovation since the internet and is set to turn business life as we know it on its head.

All around the world, blockchain specialists and crypto-lovers are regularly getting together to exchange knowledge and best practices. Among the chosen locations and events is the Paris Blockchain Week Summit (PBWS), gathering over 1,700 entrepreneurs, investors and press. On the 9th and 10th of December, hundreds of blockchain enthusiasts will join the virtual event to celebrate the biggest technological revolution since the internet.

On the 23rd of September, we celebrated with Courbet a ground-breaking partnership in their showroom Place Vendome.

Our technology will allow Courbet's customers to pay in cryptocurrencies in-store via electronic payment terminals (EFTPOS terminals) and on its website via the Lunu Pay Widget – which facilitates the same processing and exchange functions...

Our support of the TBA21-Academy’s Venice exhibition this year explores the impact of human activity on the world’s oceans through the lens of art, creativity, and technology.

Lunu Pay is more than an easy, efficient crypto payment system with a sleek, modern payment terminal. Lunu Pay is an aspirational brand, with a strong sense of social responsibility and a commitment to the arts and aesthetics.

Small is beautiful… especially when there is big functionality inside!

That’s the case with the new Lunu Pay mobile terminal: it allows crypto wallet holders to use their cryptos instantly, in normal retail transactions, like the original terminal but offers more security, better UI/UX functionality, and broader use, all in a sleeker, smaller design-conscious casing.

Lunu Pay, the Berlin-based startup, is closing the gap between cryptos and retail with the launch in September of a revolutionary processing system along with the sleek, modern in-store Lunu Pay Terminal, and the online Lunu Pay Widget that make it possible to use a wide range of cryptos in swift, cost-efficient, above-board retail transactions. That’s good news for the 40 million people holding crypto wallets today.