Chain stores and newsstands in Lithuania started selling bitcoins

The Lithuanian chain of convenience stores Narvesen and the network of newsstands Lithuanian Press have announced the start of retail sales of bitcoins, and buyers do not need to show identification.

The local publication Delfi reports that stores and kiosks offer customers to purchase special coupons, which can then be exchanged for bitcoins on a special site. At the same time, due to the popularity of stores and kiosks, cryptocurrencies can attract a new audience.

“At the moment we have a network of approximately 60 stores and we are constantly looking for opportunities to expand our products and services. Recently, we offered our customers the opportunity to withdraw cash directly at the cash desks of Narvesen stores. Now we offer coupons for bitcoins, and they can be paid in cash or by card. Bitcoin coupons should appeal to a younger audience, ”said Narvesen CEO Vigintas Bartaševičius.

To convert the coupon to bitcoins, you will only need an email address and a cryptocurrency wallet address. According to Raimundas Asauskas, CEO of Rebiton, which handles coupons, the lack of user verification is not a problem from the point of view of regulators.

“Although we have greatly simplified the process of acquiring bitcoins, we fully comply with the requirements for combating money laundering, preventing fraud and other regulatory rules. We evaluate and verify email addresses and IP addresses using partner solutions, which are also used by major brands like Disney, IBM, American Airlines and Santander, ”said Asauskas.

Interestingly, this summer it was reported
that the Lithuanian government plans to significantly tighten supervision of cryptocurrency companies.