2026-01-17 03:25:41

I recently came across an interesting piece of news—Walmart has started supporting Bitcoin payments. According to a report in January, this retail giant launched a cryptocurrency payment service in the United States through its fintech company OnePay, allowing customers to pay directly with Bitcoin at checkout in stores.

The operation is actually quite simple: you pay with Bitcoin, and the system instantly converts it into USD to complete the transaction. The obvious benefit is that Walmart receives stable USD, eliminating concerns about price volatility. This way, it satisfies the needs of crypto users while also mitigating the company's risks.

Even more interesting is that, although current public information mainly focuses on Bitcoin, there are signs that OnePay may support more cryptocurrencies like Ethereum in the future. What does this mean? The integration of traditional retail and Web3 could happen faster than expected.

However, it’s important to note that this service is currently only available in the United States. Canada and other regions have not announced anything yet. In other words, this is just the beginning. Once the model is proven successful, expanding to other markets might only be a matter of time. For Bitcoin and Ethereum, the real-world application of such large enterprises is far more meaningful than mere price speculation.

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LidoStakeAddict

· 3h ago

Does Walmart support Bitcoin payments? Honestly, this is true adoption, much better than those hollow promotions. --- The old trick of converting to USD in real-time is very clever; it keeps companies insured and gives us room to operate. Now that's a win-win. --- If OnePay really adds ETH later, that would be interesting. Web3 is getting closer to mainstream offline adoption. --- Wait, only in the US now? When will it come to Europe? It's the same old US-first approach. --- Don't celebrate too early. Whether this can truly change the ecosystem depends on user scale; relying on Walmart alone isn't enough. --- Bitcoin payments > skyrocketing coin prices. Finally, someone understands this logic. Nice. --- Application deployment is more important than anything else. Price speculation is so last season; this is what builders should focus on.

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UncommonNPC

· 3h ago

Walmart's move is amazing; finally, a big company dares to take the plunge. Bitcoin is no longer just a speculative asset; real use cases are emerging. --- Wait, paying with BTC and needing to exchange to USD in real-time? Why not just swipe your card directly and avoid the hassle? --- OnePay's logic is actually very clever—businesses face zero risk, and user satisfaction is maximized. This is what Web3 should look like. --- Real-world application > price fluctuations; it should have been like this a long time ago. --- Only playing in the US, when will it go global? Still waiting. --- If Ethereum can also support this, it becomes even more interesting—will retail change forever? --- Hold on, will those HODLers really spend BTC at Walmart? Feels like it's still a game for a minority. --- This is the true direction of Web3 development—ditch the flashy tricks.

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TokenVelocity

· 3h ago

Walmart's move is really clever. They stabilize by holding USD, while we enjoy using crypto—each doing what they need. Wait, can OnePay really exchange in real-time? What about the fees... I directly scan to buy groceries with BTC at the store, this feels a bit crazy haha. Traditional retail accepting crypto is more reassuring than an IPO, finally some real use cases. Right now it's only in the US, but given this momentum, it might expand globally next year. Be prepared. No matter how much the coin price drops, if Walmart is willing to accept it, that says a lot—nobody cares about the coin's value anymore. If Ethereum also joins in, I’ll just move to the US to buy groceries. Honestly, true adoption has never been about hype; it has to be built step by step. Once the model works, just copy it. Then we’ll have our territory in mainstream payment methods.

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ForkYouPayMe

· 3h ago

Walmart's acceptance of Bitcoin is finally here. It's no longer just about slogans; practical use cases are the real key.

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TokenDustCollector

· 3h ago

Walmart is really here, this is not just hype, it's actual implementation... Wait, converting to USD in real-time? Then what's the point of holding Bitcoin... The move by OnePay means that traditional retail indeed needs to embrace Web3. It should have been like this a long time ago. Instead of focusing on prices, we need these real, tangible applications. The U.S. has already tested it out first, other regions will follow sooner or later, it's just a matter of time. Actually, this is stable for big companies; all the risks are on the blockchain. Walmart isn't afraid of the coin price, they're more concerned about public opinion. Now it seems they've got that covered. When will Ethereum also be integrated? Waiting for that news. This is truly adoption, not just hype. Thumbs up!

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