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Coinbase Launches Bitcoin Buying and Selling in 13 European Countries
Coinbase has officially expanded beyond the US market, bringing its brokerage services to 13 European countries.

Amagi Metals CEO: Bitcoin Will Replace the US Dollar in My Lifetime
CoinDesk speaks to Amagi Metals CEO Stephen Macaskill about his bitcoin support and decision to drop the US dollar.

BitFlyer Launches Japan's First Bitcoin Crowdfunding Platform
Japanese exchange bitFlyer has launched a bitcoin-based crowdfunding platform called fundFlyer, and has already signed up one high-profile member.

MergerTech Accepts Bitcoin For Startup Sales Services
MergerTech is now accepting bitcoin for merger and acquisition advisory fees.

BitVC Kicks Off Bitcoin Futures Platform with Trading Contest
Huobi's BitVC exchange platform is launching its futures trading feature with a competition to get users involved.

Payments Processor Braintree Confirms Bitcoin Integration Rumors
PayPal subsidiary Braintree has partnered with Coinbase to begin accepting bitcoin payments.

OKPay 'Ordered' to Hand Over Customers' $6.1 Million to Mt Gox
Payment processor OKPay says it had no option but to pay customer deposits to Mt Gox last month.

More Companies Are Paying Employees in Bitcoin
A small but growing number of companies are taking advantage of bitcoin payroll services.

Mining Roundup: New Viper Tests and Bitmain's Debut Cloud Mining Service
This week's roundup includes a look inside Bitmain's factory and the debut of a new online hobby mining journal.

Bitcoin Voucher Startups Aim to Help Africa's Unbanked
British bitcoin service Azteco and South African start-up Xoin have separately launched two services designed for emerging markets.
