Thumzup to add Bitcoin payments for gig economy workers

Thumzup will soon pay its gig workers via Bitcoin.
The Nasdaq-listed media and marketing firm recently added BTC as a treasury asset.

Thumzup, the media marketing company that recently adopted a Bitcoin (BTC) strategy with a $1 million purchase, has announced plans to add crypto payments for gig economy workers.

In a Nov. 19 announcement, Thumzup Media Corporation said it planned to soon add Bitcoin to its gig economy workers. The publicly-traded company will offer this option via its Account Specialist Program (ASP). It’s a move that expands on the marketing solutions provider’s businesses that allows its clients to pay cash to fans via Venmo and PayPal.

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This latest move also adds to the growing adoption of cryptocurrency payments, particularly in the gig economy.

For its feature, Thumzup will leverage top crypto platforms like Coinbase to integrate BTC into its payout system.

“We’re thrilled to empower the gig economy with the option of Bitcoin payments, especially in tech-forward areas like Los Angeles and South Florida,” Robert Steele, chief executive officer of Thumzup, said in a statement.

“This initiative offers them faster transactions, lower fees, and more financial privacy. Plus, with Bitcoin’s growing acceptance, they can easily use their earnings for daily expenses or as a potential investment,” Steele added.

Thumzup plans to roll out the ASP feature with crypto payments from January 2025. While the new model is expected to see greater traction, Thumzup will continue to support traditional bank payments for those that prefer the existing options.