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Bermuda Partners with WalletConnect to Enable Crypto Payments for Local Merchants

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Bermuda has announced a partnership with WalletConnect to integrate cryptocurrency payments for local merchants, with the first rollout slated for the PTIX ticketing platform in Q2 2027. The move is part of Bermuda’s broader strategy to advance its on‑chain economy, allowing businesses to accept digital assets seamlessly through WalletConnect’s infrastructure. The partnership signals a significant step toward mainstreaming crypto transactions in the island’s retail and service sectors, potentially boosting adoption among merchants and consumers alike.

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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 29, 00:00recorded Oct 29, 18:33single source

    Bermuda taps WalletConnect to advance its onchain economy pl

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    Bermuda Partners with WalletConnect to Enable Crypto Payments for Local Merchants

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    The Government of Bermuda has selected WalletConnect as the technology partner to introduce crypto‑enabled payments across its on‑chain economy initiative. The rollout will begin with the PTIX ticketing platform in the second quarter of 2027, allowing merchants to accept cryptocurrency directly from consumers. This move is part of Bermuda’s broader strategy to position itself as a hub for digital asset innovation and to broaden the use of blockchain technology within its economy.

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