According to Bitcoin.com, global retail chain giant SPAR is testing cryptocurrency payments in Switzerland. This retail group, which has over 13900 stores in 48 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, has recently been revealed to have accepted Bitcoin payments through the Lightning Network at its stores in Zug, Switzerland.
This test marks one of the largest attempts by large retail chains towards cryptocurrency payments. SPAR's move demonstrates its interest in serving the growing group of cryptocurrency holders and its willingness to explore digital payment methods. Industry insiders expect that this experiment will provide important reference for evaluating the feasibility and customer demand of cryptocurrency payments in mainstream retail environments.
