Christmas has historically been a bullish time for crypto. Some believe that the reason lies in investors’ desire to gift coins to their loved ones. Children’s trust funds are good examples. There are several other reasons too. Developers may find it easiest to plan/announce new releases just prior to the holidays. This enables the decentralized nature of the tech community to coordinate rest periods.

In any regard, when it comes to crypto and the holidays, it is good to see the inclusion of retail giants. Below is a list of some of the more impactful applications made available for the 2019 holiday season. It has implications for the giants of online retail like Amazon and eBay.

Overstock.com Alagoria eGifter Bitcoin Superstore CheapAir Newegg

Overstock.com is one of the most popular and comprehensive retail resources available for crypto users.

Alagoria combines a very exciting 10% discount with accessibility for large retailer like Wal-Mart and Home Depot.

eGifter might be providing the most valuable service for the crypto industry. It’s making gift cards available to popular distributors like Apple, GameStop, Macy's and Amazon. This increases recognition through investor gifting their assets obtained through often challenging onboarding processes.

Bitcoin Superstore has created a bridge for crypto users to use Amazon and other online services like Priceline and Expedia. It also incorporates gift cards into its business model.

CheapAir is a popular discount flight booking service that now accepts Bitcoin. It does so using the dollar value at the time of purchase.

Newegg is a well-known retailer of electronic products. It is now offering a way to use Bitcoin to complete purchases. Although, the process it's not completely streamlined, it is a significant step forward.

Concluding Remarks The capacity for blockchain to streamline logistics and data management is profound. Add to that the free market valuation of cryptocurrencies and the world has a truly disruptive technology. Amazing how great change can occur during the busiest times of the year. It adds an air of unforgettable emotions.