The Regal cinema chain has started accepting cryptocurrencies as payment for goods
Its customers will be able to buy tickets, popcorn, and snacks for digital assets
24.11.2021 - 10:00
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What’s new? The US cinema chain Regal Cinema has agreed on a partnership with the Flexa payment application to accept digital assets as payment for tickets, popcorn, and snacks in 42 states.
Flexa is proud to share that @RegalMovies is now accepting $BTC, $DOGE, $LTC, $LINK, and more for tickets, popcorn, and snacks at the box office! https://t.co/Tgqqdf1L4L— Flexa (@FlexaHQ) November 23, 2021
Which cryptocurrencies will be accepted for payment? Customers at 514 cinemas will be able to buy goods with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Litecoin, USDC, GUSD, DAI, Cosmos, Basic Attention Token, and some other digital currencies.
“We are grateful to have found a partner in Flexa, a company that is revolutionizing digital payments with cutting-edge software and an innovative business platform,” stated Ken Thewes, Chief Marketing Officer at Regal.
What had happened before? As was mentioned in October, another US cinema chain, AMC Theatres, added support for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin.
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