The Bitcoin Cafe

[karanggatak]

so?? you come to bitcoin cafe than you cant pay it with bitcoin? i think bitcoin cafe is just a name. or they keep the rules and when the time to legalize bitcoin is come, they will accept bitcoin payment. if it big cafe, they must obey the rule.
in some country bitcoin is illegal but some store accept payment using bitcoin. and they do this secretly

[coin-investor]

In Bangladesh, people are not allowed to use bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency. Govt has declared it illegal. The great news is our current Finance Ministry is thinking over it and we will probably be seen Bitcoin legal in the coming years.
In Dhanmondi, there's a cafe namely "The Bitcoin Cafe". Although they don't accept bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency, I see it as a great way of promotion, people will learn more about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. I have visited this cafe 2 times and asked to pay with Bitcoin but he wasn't agreed.

That "The Bitcoin Cafe" is not really honest,  if they are going to use Bitcoin in their establishment then they might as well, use Bitcoin the Bangladesh people should now choose people that are lenient to Bitcoin, to elect in the highest position, the more people they elected that are lenient to Cryptocurrency, the better, this is the only way that Bitcoin will have a future in Bangladesh

[blckhawk]

Even if you cannot use bitcoin as of now, its great to see businesses want to adopt the technology and by making it an inspiration/theme to their business. This, in turn, would make more people curious about crypto in general and may attract several investors to make the market healthier. Other people here saying that it's ironic may be true, but its better to spread awareness than do nothing to make bitcoin more relevant. It's not legal to their country to accept it as currency so the owners abide by the law or they may face punishments

[rdbase]

It's not just by the name but it sticked with the motif.

Ehh I don't think so. It's a "Bitcoin cafe", but of all things that they could place in in addition, they've chosen a Ripple logo?

The name "bitcoin café" I guess means the whole cryptocurrency world that use blockchain. They are accepting any cryptocurrency, thinking that not all of the people have bitcoin, some of them have Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, and so on. The problem is some coins requires more time to be sent, like Ethereum in bitcoin, maybe 10-15 minutes depending on how much transaction fee you used.

There are other coins which are faster to send but are they really as reliable to use then the main ones such as bitcoin and ethereum?
Here is the thread where they are discussing about virtual currency eventually becoming a mainstream way of processing retail payments.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5190611.msg52677726#msg52677726

[CLS63]

In Bangladesh, people are not allowed to use bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency. Govt has declared it illegal. The great news is our current Finance Ministry is thinking over it and we will probably be seen Bitcoin legal in the coming years.
In Dhanmondi, there's a cafe namely "The Bitcoin Cafe". Although they don't accept bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency, I see it as a great way of promotion, people will learn more about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. I have visited this cafe 2 times and asked to pay with Bitcoin but he wasn't agreed.

Photos are taken from google review.

Governments change and also the ideas change. I think Bitcoin will be legalized around the world in 15-20 years. Maybe it won't be the local currency of countries but it will be inevitable to be accepted by governments and it will be one of the best currencies in the world.

[SummerBliss]

With increasing craze about cryptocurrency among people the businesses are also making changes in their strategies to attract more customer like this bitcoin cafe.It sounds good but it would have better if they offer payment in btc but the government didn't allow it and have declared it as illegal. The governments all around the world should appreciate the importance of virtual currencies and use them to boost the world economy.Hope we see that time soon.

[joinfree]

In my mind i think the  owner  of bitcoin cafe  might be cryptocurrency  investor so he/she is branding the company  to extend that  when your    government finally legalize  bitcoin or other cryptocurrency  the company  will become a house hold  name. Bitcoin cafe will be common name  in your country when its come bitcoin business and they will be the first to  accept  BTC when it finally legalize.       

[mr3dds]

That's a very techy cool cafe which can actually promote the idea. I hope it will accept crypto payments soon.

Great decoration, I should they should issue a token for the cafe and offer discounts for their token holders and make events for token holders too.

[bitcoworld]

In Bangladesh, people are not allowed to use bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency. Govt has declared it illegal. The great news is our current Finance Ministry is thinking over it and we will probably be seen Bitcoin legal in the coming years.
In Dhanmondi, there's a cafe namely "The Bitcoin Cafe". Although they don't accept bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency, I see it as a great way of promotion, people will learn more about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. I have visited this cafe 2 times and asked to pay with Bitcoin but he wasn't agreed.

Photos are taken from google review.

Wow, this is a lil bit disappointing. The kinda made a Cafe with Crypto Logos and all like this that you think you'll be able to pay your coffee with Bitcoin or another Cryptocurrency but then they just accept Fiat. Its like a hit in your face but thats for Sharing this very interesting.

[DatKing]

I think most of the governments that avoids and bans Bitcoin will break their stubborness and allow Bitcoin for using. Bangladesh is going on this way for example. It will be a good example for other countries.

[Magkirap]

In Bangladesh, people are not allowed to use bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency. Govt has declared it illegal. The great news is our current Finance Ministry is thinking over it and we will probably be seen Bitcoin legal in the coming years.
In Dhanmondi, there's a cafe namely "The Bitcoin Cafe". Although they don't accept bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency, I see it as a great way of promotion, people will learn more about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. I have visited this cafe 2 times and asked to pay with Bitcoin but he wasn't agreed.

Photos are taken from google review.

This was beautiful! Aside from its aesthetics this really serves as a promotion. Although Bitcoin was banned in bangladesh people there will somehow have an idea how cryptocurrency work specifically bitcoin. It was nice to hear that there are cafe shop that is inspired by bitcoin, somehow this shows global adoption which is what we need. We need to attract people to use bitcoin so that the demand will increase and subsequently its price will be skyrocket.

[bhabygrim]

Would it be right if I think of them as mocking bitcoin or maybe the  bitcoin on there menu. A cafe that doesn't accept bitcoin would not be the best place to learn about bitcoin "I can preach that vegetables are healthier and I do not eat vegetables" it doesn't add up.
Bitcoin cafe aside what the government of that country needs is to get out of there high horses and see the true meaning of bitcoin and how it can easy some of the country's difficulties

I think this cafe just wants to promote some awereness about Bitcoin's existence.
It is clear from OP's word that the country have ban the people from using crypto so basically accepting crypto in their cafe would make them law breaker.
They dedicated their own money and effort on opening a shop like this so why would you think that they are mocking it?
It is clear that they are supporting crypto currency or Bitcoin even in their own way .

[cheezcarls]

In my hometown, there is one restaurant owned by my friend who already accepts Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for payments. It’s a great start for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency awareness. Originally, my dad and I planned to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as mode of payment for our coffee shop and mini-resto, however our operations did not last long due to competition and poor choice of area.

If I were to start my own traditional business or to revive my dad’s coffee shop, I would love to implement Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payments to begin massive adoption and awareness. Although it may take a long while for them to adopt it, but it’s gonna be a great start.

[ReiMomo]

If I were to start my own traditional business or to revive my dad’s coffee shop, I would love to implement Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payments to begin massive adoption and awareness. Although it may take a long while for them to adopt it, but it’s gonna be a great start.

That's a very good idea for promoting cryptocurrency. In just a simple way like this, you are helping as well to make the price increase while using bitcoin. Look at the OP's story, even if they don't accept bitcoin as payment because it's illegal in their country but still it's a very good start so that many people will be able to know and have some research on what bitcoin is and how it works.

[Ferris419]

Sounds great. It is not an easy thing to name a shop by "Bitcoin Cafe" when your government declared Bitcoin is illegal! As you said Finance Ministry is thinking to legalize the cryptocurrency, I hope after that happens, Bitcoin Cafe will start taking the crypto payment! I have several friends in Bangladesh, and they said Prime Minister already announced that Blockchain will be accepted in 2020! So, let's see what happens. We really need Bangladesh, India in the crypto supported countries list.

[boyptc]

Wow! Interesting café, this is really for the promotion and advertisement of bitcoin in your country. Although right now, I've read that your country has imposed ban to bitcoin, I know that one day it will become good again.

I think I'll share it too that I've been into a computer parts kiosk last Monday on a mall and there's a 'bitcoin accepted' logo, sadly I forgot to ask on when they've started doing that. I would love to see the café near my place to do the same theme and even accept bitcoin.

[Eugenar]

Ironic, isn't it that here comes a Bitcoin Cafe but you can not spend your bitcoin in there just use your fiat to have your coffee served fast. I agree that this is the reminder for the people and the government to soon change their mindset on cryptocurrency before it is too late. I am sure that bitcoin and cryptocurrency can be helping a lot of people in Bangladesh and the government can be able to collect additional taxes from the business. I am suggesting that people who are into cryptocurrency in this country band themselves together and make some allies with people of the government who are sympathetic to the cause.

Somehow, the essence of them being the bitcoin cafe isn't there, maybe it is mainly created for advertisement but the advertisement might be even stronger with actual working bitcoin system for their transactions. Through that, people will perceive that bitcoin do actually exist, no scam, no issues, actual with a coffee. If so, they can coordinate to the government to fix taxes price and to be able to regulate their business.

[Sohyun Park]

The wall has symbols of alt coins as well still its call bitcoin cafe. Bitcoin Is THE King. It could have a name of CryptoCafe(CC) but it is BC.

[jets567]

The fact that bitcoin is illegal there, I found it amazing how brave the owner is to promote and even directly naming his cafe with "Bitcoin".

I bet the owner of that cafe is one of the early adopters of bitcoin since Bangladesh banned virtual currency from 2014 until now. The owner is truly amazing for showing his appreciation in bitcoin and other cryptocurrency by creating a cafe with the bitcoin name on it, we need more people like the owner for us to grow the community much stronger and bravier than before.

[BlackFor3st]

In Bangladesh, people are not allowed to use bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency. Govt has declared it illegal. The great news is our current Finance Ministry is thinking over it and we will probably be seen Bitcoin legal in the coming years.
In Dhanmondi, there's a cafe namely "The Bitcoin Cafe". Although they don't accept bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency, I see it as a great way of promotion, people will learn more about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. I have visited this cafe 2 times and asked to pay with Bitcoin but he wasn't agreed.

Photos are taken from google review.

The name itself is a big influence to all bitcoin lovers and to those who didn't know about bitcoin yet. There are still plenty of governments that are still afraid in crypto currencies and I am sure that many will benefit once your government will start to legalize the use of bitcoin in your country.

The design of their cafe is very amazing also as it is full of cryto currencies symbol aside from bitcoin, they also have monero,eth, ripple and etc.