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Emirates Airline Finally Goes Crypto: Bitcoin Payments Take Flight After Years of Delays
Emirates Airline Finally Goes Crypto: Bitcoin Payments Take Flight After Years of Delays
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Dubai's flagship carrier stops teasing and starts transacting—crypto payments go live in 2025.
From vaporware to VIP bookings
The airline that once dangled Bitcoin dreams is now accepting digital assets for premium tickets and cargo services. No more 'coming soon'—just cold, hard (digital) cash.
Turbulence ahead?
While Emirates joins the crypto mile-high club, skeptics wonder if this is real adoption or just another loyalty-points gimmick. After all, traditional finance still can't decide if crypto's first-class or economy.
One thing's clear: in the race for web3 travelers, even legacy giants are willing to gamble on volatile assets—as long as it keeps their balance sheets looking jet-set fresh.
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