The crypto sphere is expanding, Bitwage, a global Bitcoin payroll provider, announced that it has launched a new platform for its new users. The new platform features new additions to cater for the needs of individuals and companies seeking to pay and get paid in Bitcoin . The new development creates new features and a redesigned dashboard for employees and employers who want to receive funds and pay in Bitcoin. The launch comes after Bitwage's team of engineers worked for over a year to develop the entirely new platform. They expect that such features would make the Bitwage experience more convenient for users who believe in leveraging their salaries to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies .
Jonathan Chester, the CEO at Bitwage, mentioned: “Our goal is to enable people to get paid the way they need to, whether this means faster and cheaper direct deposit globally or in currencies that help them hedge against local volatility. Our new system launch is part of a 2-year effort to create a simple, yet seamless experience to delight companies and workers alike. In addition to crafting a beautiful interface, we've created new features needed for international freelancers, such as the ability to generate invoices and email directly to clients. Freelancers can now create business accounts. Companies can now easily manage invoices, aggregating multiple into a single transaction."
Bitcoin As a Salary Grows in Popularity
The move by Bitwage comes at a time when getting paid salaries in Bitcoin is becoming more and more mainstream. On Friday, a member of the Brussels Parliament, Christophe De Beukelaer, said for 2022 he will receive his entire salary in bitcoin. Meanwhile, the mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, recently announced that he is receiving his first three paychecks in cryptocurrency.
