--- title: Who is Accepting Bitcoin Now? description: This article highlights notable companies, retailers, politicians and even sports organizations that have begun accepting bitcoin in 2014. image: https://insights.paxos.com/hs-fs/hub/424565/file-2066647459.png --- [![itBit](https://insights.paxos.com/hubfs/itBit-Careers-Square.svg)](https://www.itbit.com/) [![itBit](https://insights.paxos.com/hubfs/itBit-Careers-Long.svg)](https://www.itbit.com/) [OPEN TRADING ACCOUNT](https://exchange.itbit.com/signup) [SUPPORT](https://www.itbit.com/contactus) [LOGIN](https://exchange.itbit.com/login) - [Exchange](https://www.itbit.com/exchange) - [OTC Trading](https://www.itbit.com/otc) - [Market Data](https://exchange.itbit.com/markets) - [Blog](https://www.itbit.com/blog) - [Exchange](https://www.itbit.com/exchange) - [OTC Trading](https://www.itbit.com/otc) - [Market Data](https://exchange.itbit.com/markets) - [Blog](https://www.itbit.com/blog) # [ITBIT TRADING BLOG](https://www.itbit.com/blog) ## Who is Accepting Bitcoin Now? August 14, 2014 at 2:00 PM | [itBit](https://insights.paxos.com/blog/author/itbit) ![NEWBLOGbitcoinadoption-aug2014-1](https://insights.paxos.com/hs-fs/hub/424565/file-2066647459.png)   As digital currencies gain legitimacy, their acceptance for goods, services and donations will continue to grow. Early adopters such as **[OkCupid](http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbercovici/2013/04/16/ok-cupid-tells-users-they-can-pay-with-bitcoin/), [Overstock](http://www.overstock.com/bitcoin), [Virgin Galactic ](http://www.cnbc.com/id/101220710)**and [**WordPress**](http://en.support.wordpress.com/bitcoin/) have accepted bitcoins for over a year and have reported positive experiences with the digital currency.Below are some notable companies, retailers, politicians and even sports organizations that have begun accepting bitcoin in 2014. ## **Companies** ### [The Chicago Sun-Times](http://www.suntimes.com/) The Sun-Times, one of the United States’ oldest and most well-respected newspapers, began **[accepting bitcoin payments](https://btc.suntimes.com/)** for subscription services in April, and has since reported that they are **[receiving a good chunk](http://www.coindesk.com/chicago-sun-times-gets-11-new-subscriptions-bitcoin/)** of their new subscription payments in bitcoin. ### [Dell](http://www.dell.com/) In July, Dell became the **[largest company to accept bitcoin](http://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/uscorp1/campaigns/bitcoin-marketing)**, with annual net revenue in the US$50 billion+ range. The company indicated it was their intention to **[offer as many payment options](http://cointelegraph.com/news/112102/dell-computers-announces-bitcoin-acceptance-through-coinbase)** to customers as possible. They are also offering a 10% discount on Alienware products if payments are made with bitcoin. ### [**Dish Network**](http://www.dish.com/)  Direct satellite broadcast company **[Dish announced](http://about.dish.com/press-release/products-and-services/dish-accept-bitcoin)** in May that it would begin to allow its customers to pay their bill online with bitcoin this year. ### [Expedia](http://www.expedia.com/) The travel company began accepting **[bitcoins for hotel bookings](http://www.coindesk.com/expedia-exec-bitcoin-payments-have-exceeded-estimates/)** on its site in June. Expedia has indicated that eventually it would like to expand the option to other bookings, including flights and car rentals. ### [**Newegg**](http://www.newegg.com/)  The California based online retailer of computer hardware and software began **[accepting bitcoin](http://www.newegg.com/bitcoin)** for its entire site in July 2014. ### [TigerDirect](http://www.tigerdirect.com/) The computer and consumer electronics site began **[accepting bitcoin payments](http://www.tigerdirect.com/bitcoin/)** in January. In June, they expanded the service to **[Canadian customers](http://www.coindesk.com/tigerdirect-becomes-canadas-first-bitcoin-e-tailer/)**. ### [**Wikipedia**](http://www.wikipedia.org/)  The reference site is run, along with its sister sites, by the non-profit organization The Wikimedia Foundation and depends upon donations to cover its budget. The Foundation **[announced in late-July ](http://time.com/3059325/wikimedia-wikipedia-bitcoin-donations/)**that it would now be accepting donations in the form of bitcoins. ### [1-800-Flowers](http://ww11.1800flowers.com/) The floral and gift retailer announced last month that it would begin accepting bitcoin for purchases on its site **[in the fall of 2014](http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20140701-906106.html)**. ## **Politicians** There has also been much talk recently about US politicians on both sides of the aisle accepting bitcoin donations to their **[political campaigns](http://www.paymentssource.com/news/emerging-payments/campaign-costs-drive-some-candidates-to-pick-bitcoin-over-cards-3018728-1.html)**. A few noteworthy examples are **[Dan Elder](http://www.coindesk.com/candidate-disavows-dollar-bitcoin-only-donations/)**, a US House Candidate in the 1st Congressional District of Missouri who announced his campaign will be fully funded by bitcoin donations, and Washington State 2nd Congressional District candidate **[B.J. Guillot](http://bitcoinmagazine.com/14804/b-j-guillot-congress-now-accepting-bitcoin-donations/)**, who also spends time mining bitcoin. ## **Sports World** Even professional sports teams are starting to get in on the action...  ### Sacramento Kings The NBA's Sacramento Kings became the **[first professional sports organization to accept bitcoin](http://www.nba.com/kings/news/sacramento-kings-become-first-professional-sports-team-accept-virtual-currency-bitcoin)**, giving their fans the option to use the digital currency in their team store and online store during the 2013-2014 season. Kings fans can now use bitcoins to purchase game tickets as well. ### San Jose Earthquakes Over in Major League Soccer, the **[San Jose Earthquakes](http://www.sjearthquakes.com/news/2014/05/quakes-become-first-team-accept-bitcoin-payments)** began accepting bitcoin payments at Buck Shaw Stadium on May 25, 2014. ### Bitcoin Trading Research Delivered to your Inbox ### Categories ### Subscribe to itBit Blog **Products** [itBit Exchange](https://www.itbit.com/exchange) [OTC Trading](https://www.itbit.com/otc) [Custody Services](https://www.itbit.com/custody) [Escrow Services](https://www.itbit.com/escrow) **Resources** [Market Data](https://exchange.itbit.com/markets) [Support Center](https://help.paxos.com) [API](https://www.itbit.com/api) [itBit Blog](https://www.itbit.com/blog) [Fees](https://www.itbit.com/fees) **Company** [About itBit](https://www.itbit.com/about-itbit) [Press](https://www.itbit.com/h/press) [Careers](https://www.itbit.com/h/careers) [Customer Support](https://www.itbit.com/contactus) [Legal](https://www.itbit.com/legal) **Crypto Assets** [Bitcoin](https://www.itbit.com/bitcoin) [Ethereum](https://www.itbit.com/ethereum) [Bitcoin Cash](https://www.itbit.com/bitcoincash) [Litecoin](https://www.itbit.com/litecoin) [Stellar Lumens](https://www.itbit.com/stellar-lumens) - [![](https://insights.paxos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_00_PAXOS/Medium%20Updated.png?width=28&height=28&name=Medium%20Updated.png)](https://medium.com/paxos/itbit/home) - [![](https://insights.paxos.com/hs-fs/file-2672941852-svg/_itBit_Social_Icons/twitter-02.svg)](https://twitter.com/itBit) - [![](https://insights.paxos.com/hs-fs/file-2654911471-svg/_itBit_Social_Icons/linkedin-04.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/itbit-pte-ltd) Copyright © 2020 Paxos Trust Company, LLC. 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