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Bermuda picks WalletConnect to bring crypto payments to local shops

TradingGain Newsroom·1d ago·29 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTC

Bermuda has selected WalletConnect to help bring crypto payments to local merchants. The rollout will start with ticketing platform PTIX in the second quarter of 2027. The move is part of the island's onchain economy plan and may point to wider real-world crypto payment adoption.

Why it matters

Bermuda's onchain economy plan is moving into real-world payments for local merchants.
The rollout begins with ticketing platform PTIX in Q2 2027, giving a clear timeline.
Wider merchant adoption of crypto payments could support long-term demand for crypto use cases.

What to watch next

Watch for further official updates on the PTIX launch timing and any expansion to other local merchants.

This brief is written by TradingGain from public reporting by CoinDesk.Read original ↗

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