The Bergère pharmacy located in Paris in the 10th arrondissement now accepts payments in cryptocurrency. You will now be able to pay for your medicines in Bitcoin or other active cryptos! A strong and encouraging sign for the adoption of cryptocurrencies in France.
Mis à jour le 01/26/2023 à 22:00
The adoption of cryptocurrencies continues to gain popularity in France, and it has just hit a new sector : healthcare. A pharmacy in the 10th arrondissement of Paris has announced that it is now accepting crypto payments. This initiative proves that cryptocurrencies are increasingly recognized as a reliable and secure form of payment. It’s also a real step forward for the integration of crypto-assets into the daily lives of the French !
The Bergère pharmacy, located in the 10 th arrondissement of Paris, is causing a stir by becoming the first to allow payment for medicines in cryptocurrencies. Part of the Ipharm group, this brand is paving the way for a new trend in the medical sector.
To ensure the security of transactions, the Bergère pharmacy announced a partnership with the start-up Lyzi, which had already developed a cryptocurrency payment solution for the Beaugrenelle center.
Lizy is a mobile application that allows you to make your daily purchases in cryptocurrency without having first converted to euros. You can then pay directly in Bitcoin for your shopping for example or any other purchase as you wish.
The owner of the Parisian pharmacy said that all health products without exception will be able to be purchased in cryptocurrency.
“It’s 2023, cryptocurrencies are increasingly common on the web and it was important for me to offer this physical payment service to my customers, whether they are French or international.”
Michaël Cohen, owner of the Bergère pharmacy
Cryptocurrencies are increasingly accepted as a method of payment in France. According to an article published by Lyzi, there are more than 20 companies that accept crypto payments spread across almost every industry.
From tech companies like Microsoft to restaurants like Pizza Hut to the airline industry with Cheap Air, cryptocurrency payment options are growing. And that now includes shopping malls, as the Beaugrenelle Center became the first to accept digital assets in June 2022.
Despite the skepticism of politicians in France, crypto-currencies continue to grow at an astonishing rate. According to a study by ADAN conducted with KPMG, 8% of French people have already invested in cryptocurrencies, and 30% of respondents would be willing to do so in the coming years. If these figures are true, then there would be more crypto investors in France than people investing in the stock market. According to the latest AMF report, only 10% of French people own stocks directly or through funds.
Cryptocurrencies are gaining popularity in France, more and more French people are willing to invest in these new technologies. Cryptos are becoming a must-have market and it won’t be long before they overwhelm the hexagon. It is therefore important to stay informed and to follow the trends of this constantly evolving market.
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