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Rock Band Queen Drives First Bitcoin Sale for Argentina Ticket Startup

An Argentinian fan of the classic rock band Queen has become the first to buy tickets with bitcoin through online ticket marketplace EntradaFan.

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London Photographer Embarks on Bitcoin-Only Challenge

London-based photographer Abby Scarlet has embarked on a six month challenge during which she will only accept payment in bitcoin.

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Hollywood Studio Lionsgate Films in Talks to Accept Bitcoin

Lionsgate Films, the production studio behind titles such as The Hunger Games and The Day After Tomorrow, has partnered with GoCoin.

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Richard Branson to Host Bitcoin Summit on Private Island

Billionaire Richard Branson is set to bring "the world's greatest minds in cryptocurrency" together to discuss bitcoin on his personal private island.

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Retailer Marc Jacobs Names Bitcoin Website in Trademark Lawsuit

Retail store operator Marc Jacobs has named a website called BitcoinFashion.net in a lawsuit over the unauthorized use of its trademarks.

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5 Surprising Facts from CoinDesk's State of Bitcoin Report

CoinDesk cherry-picks some of the most surprising insights from our State of Bitcoin Q1 report.

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ChangeTip Integrates with Game Streaming Service Twitch.tv

Bitcoin tipping service ChangeTip has integrated with video streaming platform Twitch.tv.

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Bitcoin and iGaming: Disruption Comes From Your Blind Spot

Bitcoin technology is set to disrupt online gaming and the big players had better start paying attention, says Jon Matonis.

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Win a MacBook Pro with the Launch of CoinDesk Deals

CoinDesk is giving away a MacBook Pro as part of the launch of its Deals store which brings you exclusive deals on gadgets, software and more.

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BetVIP Switches Payment Processor Following Change to Coinbase's Terms of Use

A "sudden change" to Coinbase's terms of use has led to BetVIP changing bitcoin payments processor.

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