Mexican retail giant Grupo Elektra to allow Bitcoin payments
According to a Twitter announcement made by owner Ricardo Salinas Pliego, Mexican retail and banking corporation Grupo Elektra will provide support for the Bitcoin Lightning network.
According to the billionaire, the new payment function will appear in stores "very soon."
Salinas Pliego is the third richest person in Mexico. His fortune is estimated at $15.4 billion.
In November, the entrepreneur announced that he was investing 10% of his portfolio in bitcoin.
