# Card-Converting Crypto-Currency Campaigns Card for Coin Allows Trading Starbucks Cards for Bitcoin By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-02-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/card-for-coin References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/02/starbucks-card-bitcoin-trade.html) & [cardforcoin](https://cardforcoin.com/) Card for Coin is very aware of one of the biggest trends of the last year or so, [Bitcoin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptocompatible-investment-app). [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-1) is a major player when it comes to coffee shops and even food chains, so making a play to use its currency is an amazing idea. Crypto-currency probably won’t be replacing traditional currency anytime soon, but with its rising prominence, being able to have some Bitcoin in the virtual purse isn’t a bad thing. What Card for Coin does is it allows users to take their Starbucks cards and flip the balance into Bitcoin. While it seems like a “why would i want to do that” kind of situation, it can actually have benefits. Being able to use a type of currency that is being more widely accepted, versus a currency that can only be used at one coffee shop is a plus. Bitcoin is here to stay and Card for Coin is cashing in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Crypto-currency Adoption:** As crypto-currency becomes more prominent, industries can take advantage of the opportunity to integrate their own currency into their business model. - **Digital Wallet Innovation:** Innovations in digital wallets can create opportunities to seamlessly manage multiple forms of currency, including crypto-currencies. - **Blockchain Disruption:** The rise of crypto-currencies and blockchain technology is disrupting traditional banking and financial systems, creating opportunities for new and innovative models. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail:** Retailers, particularly those in the coffee and food industry, can explore integrating crypto-currencies into their loyalty programs and gift card offerings. - **Financial Services:** Financial institutions can explore the use of blockchain technology and crypto-currencies to create new products and services that cater to consumer needs. - **Technology:** Technology companies can create user-friendly platforms and applications for seamless management and use of multiple currencies, including crypto-currencies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crypto Payment Conversion Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard.md) - [Beginner-Friendly Bitcoin Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitcoin-card.md) - [Crypto Cashback Credit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-2.md) - [Sleek Crypto Debit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kucard.md) - [Credit Card-Backed Crypto Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crypto-source.md) - [Crypto-Gifting Payment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptogifting-payment-app.md) - [Blockchain Loyalty Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-1.md) - [Crypto-Themed Restaurant Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buy-the-dip.md) - [NFT-Funded Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-bros.md)