Airbnb

Binance-Backed Travala Launches Dtravel, a ‘Decentralized Airbnb’

The project will be run as a DAO with the Dtravel token (TRVL) being used to facilitate decision-making.

Business  ·  16 June 2021
FTX

Airbnb Pre-IPO Derivatives Contract Listed on Crypto Exchange FTX

FTX exchange has listed an Airbnb derivatives product ahead of the home rental giant's initial public offering today.

News  ·  10 December 2020
IPOs

Airbnb’s IPO Prospectus Says Firm May Consider Crypto and Blockchain

The prospectus for Airbnb's IPO says its "future success" will depend on the rentals firm adapting to technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Business  ·  17 November 2020
Payments

Bitrefill Now Lets You Pay for Airbnb Rentals With 5 Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency gift card provider Bitrefill has added a service allowing users to book Airbnb rentals with bitcoin, ether and more.

Business  ·  28 March 2019
Bitcoin

San Francisco Blockchain Startups Partner on Decentralized Insurance

Two San Francisco blockchain startups are teaming up, including one that is aiming to create a kind of decentralized Airbnb.

Business  ·  29 January 2018
Startups

Bitcoin Tipping Service ChangeTip to Shut Down

Months after its core development team was acqui-hired by accommodations startup Airbnb, bitcoin-tipping service ChangeTip is closing its doors.

Business  ·  18 November 2016
Acquisitions

ChangeTip Struggles to Sell Assets After Airbnb Acqui-Hire

Bitcoin micropayments startup ChangeTip is struggling to find a buyer after its engineering team was purchased by travel startup AirBnB in April.

Business  ·  13 June 2016
News

Airbnb: No Bitcoin Plans After Industry Startup Acqui-Hire

Travel giant Airbnb has indicated it does not have any plans to incorporate bitcoin into its products or services.

Markets  ·  14 April 2016
Startups

Airbnb Exec Hints at How Rental Giant Could Use Blockchain

An AirBnB exec has indicated that the renting service is open to investigating potential blockchain applications related to user trust.

Business  ·  8 March 2016
Exchanges

Unexpected Home Search Prompts Purse.io Customer Protection Guarantee

Bitcoin shopping startup Purse.io is to offer users a $10,000 protection plan to cover any purchases made using its service.

Business  ·  8 January 2015