As previously reported, Keplerk’s initial launch in January 2019 of the service reportedly involved just six tobacco shops, while other publications reported there were as many as 24 shops participating in the program. Bitcoin payments can be made in 5,200 tobacconists in France through the start - up Keplerk from 10 October . Payment terminals are maintained by Keplerk 's partner , Bimedia , enabling customers to pay bitcoin in coupons of € 50 ( $ 50 ) , € 100 or € 250 . It launched its website in January 2019 .
Bitcoin payments can be made in 5,200 tobacconists in France through the start - up Keplerk from 10 October . Payment terminals are maintained by Keplerk 's partner , Bimedia , enabling customers to pay bitcoin in coupons of € 50 ( $ 50 ) , € 100 or € 250 . It launched its website in January 2019 .