(idexonline.com) - Given the huge volatility experienced by bitcoin in recent weeks and months, it was something of a surprise to see a jeweler in London offering customers a digital currency payment option. Samer Halimeh, a luxury diamond retailer headquartered in Knightsbridge, Samer Halimeh has decided to start accepting bitcoin for the jewelers’ retail services and business-to-business (B2B) gemstone trades. "We are the first diamond dealer and Bond Street level luxury jeweler to start accepting and trading using bitcoins,” Halimeh was reported as saying. “This is because we have seen rising inquiries for this digital currency from clients, suppliers and trading partners.” He said that the company has up to now dealt with US dollar purchases from clients in the Gulf and Asia. However, over the past 18 months, customers have been acquiring large amounts of bitcoins. Halimeh says an “increasing number of clients” have been asking to purchase goods with bitcoin. This is particularly the case with VIP customers who buy jewelry costing in the millions.
News
Richemont, Signet in talks to join De Beers consortium – report
Luxury group Richemont and US retailer Signet Jewelers are in advanced talks to join the Global Diamond Consortium (GDC) bidding for De Beers, according to five people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports.
16 october 2026
Rio Tinto begins Q4 of 2026 with strong operational performance
The Anglo-Australian mining group Rio Tinto has reported its third-quarter 2026 results, highlighting strong operational performance.
16 october 2026
Silver market deficit to widen in 2026 - report
In the latest World Silver Survey prepared by the Silver Institute and Metals Focus, the global silver market deficit is forecast to widen for the sixth consecutive year to 46.3 million ounces.
16 october 2026
Tharisa signs PGM offtake deal with Valterra Platinum, expands chrome collaboration
South Africa’s Tharisa has entered a binding arrangement for the sale of PGM concentrate to Rustenburg Platinum Mines, a subsidiary of Valterra Platinum, effective 1 January 2027.
16 october 2026
Norilsk hosts Nornickel’s 3rd Geology and Mine Surveying Forum
The 3rd Geology and Mine Surveying Forum, organized by Nornickel, has kicked off in Norilsk. The event continues to grow in scope, this year bringing together representatives from universities, equipment suppliers, design teams, mining companies, and...
16 october 2026
