BLOOMINGTON, MN – Clothing retailer Whale Apparel will support payments in Bitcoin Diamond (BCD) and five other cryptocurrencies, joining numerous merchants who have already adopted digital currency. The announcement is a natural fit for Whale Apparel, which sells all kinds of merchandise inspired by cryptocurrency and pop-culture, from Satoshi socks to Sriracha onesies.
With a deep catalogue of clever slogans and graphics, Whale Apparel keeps its customers entertained with weekly “Crypto Shirts” arrivals. Along with hundreds of regularly-stocked items, Whale also features a selection of limited edition designs, like a Supreme-inspired “Bitcoins” hat. Crypto enthusiasts will now have the option to purchase these niche products with cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin Diamond (BCD), Bitcoin (BTC), Dash, Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and Zcoin (XZC).
Supported through initiatives like BCD Pay, cryptocurrency payments offer greater convenience and efficiency for both merchants and customers. Transactions can be verified in a matter of seconds at just a fraction of the fees charged by credit card processors, while merchants are also protected from costly chargebacks.
Over the past several years, cryptocurrency has emerged as the next evolution of money, thanks to its convenience, cost-effectiveness and decentralization. Designed as a means of transaction as peer-to-peer electronic cash, it matches the functionality of traditional fiat currency and goes beyond in efficiency, accessibility and security. Bitcoin launched in 2009 as the first cryptocurrency, and hundreds of others have since followed.
About Whale Apparel
Whale Apparel is your go-to source for trendy crypto-themed merchandise. With more than 4500 different items available, digital currency enthusiasts are sure to find something that suits them. Whale also carries an array of clothing, shoes, and even phone cases inspired by pop-culture symbols.
About Bitcoin Diamond (BCD)
Bitcoin Diamond is a Bitcoin fork that was created to solve the slow transaction confirmations and high threshold requirements of Bitcoin. Through the BCD Pay initiative, merchants can offer their products and services to a global market without the burdens of expensive processing fees or costly chargebacks from indecisive or fraudulent customers.
