Almost exactly six months since its announcement of 10,000 merchants, BitPay, world leader in business solutions for Bitcoin digital currency, announced today that it has surpassed 26,000 approved merchants. BitPay provides merchants around the globe with a platform to accept bitcoin payments.

BitPay’s merchants continue to be increasingly diverse, with merchants expanding around the globe. The news further solidifies the company’s position in the market, while maintaining rapid organic growth supported by the growing Bitcoin economy. Of the company’s newest merchants is Atlanta-based La Casa Del Tobaco.

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“I am a local business owner and am always looking for ways to not only save money, but increase sales. BitPay has provided a reliable platform for my customers to pay with Bitcoin and allowed for big savings on transaction fees,” stated Pablo Nunez, Owner of La Casa Del Tobaco in Atlanta, Georgia.