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Cryptocurrency is rising in local popularity

Cryptocurrency is rising in local popularity

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SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) – An obscure form of currency is taking the bay area, and the country, by storm.

More and more people are investing in cryptocurrency and now local businesses are trying to get in on the action.

At Solorzano’s Pizzeria on Siesta Key, you can buy a slice of pepperoni by simply taking a picture of a barcode.

“We have three different cryptos that we accept,” said owner Phil Solorzano.

Solorzano is now one of the few business owners in the Tampa Bay area to accept cryptocurrency. Aside from being on the cutting edge, he sees it as a way to save money on bank fees.

“Credit card processing, fees, all over. So many ways that they want money and take money from you. Cryptocurrency- one person sends it you get it instantly. No fees. Simple as that,” said Solorzano.

Simply put, cryptocurrency is an entirely digital currency. The most popular is ‘Bitcoin’ but there are other currencies out there, even Facebook recently announced…

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