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New Bitcoin Exchange Quoine Offers Pro Tools for Asian Traders
Quoine, a new Japan-based exchange, is designed by financial industry professionals and will target the wealth centers of Asia.

PropinaBitcoin Promotes Bitcoin in Latin America with Restaurant Tipping Service
PropinaBitcoin has launched to spread the use of bitcoin as a real-world tipping tool in Latin America.

Circle Issues $50 to Customer to Cover Unexpected Cash Advance Fee
Circle has credited a user following concern he was charged unwarranted cash advance fees by his card issuer.

UK Lifeboat Service Now Testing Bitcoin Donations
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, informally known as the UK's fourth emergency service, is now trialling bitcoin donations.

Overstock to Introduce Bitcoin Bonus Scheme for Staff
Online retail giant Overstock has hinted at plans to encourage its employees to accept bonuses in bitcoin.

Coinbase Drops Bitcoin Processing Fees for Non-Profits
Coinbase will let registered non-profit organisations accept bitcoin through its merchant tools for free.

BitFury Announces Hosted Mining Services for Business Customers
One of bitcoin's biggest mining infrastructure providers, BitFury, has launched a new hosted mining service for business customers.

Bitstars.ph 'Selfie' Contests Reward Winners with Bitcoin
Bitstars.ph is promoting bitcoin in the Philippines via daily contests and crypto prizes for most popular selfies.

Patrick Byrne: Overstock Exploring Block Chain-Based Public Stock Offering
Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne is considering issuing ‘cryptosecurities’ using block chain technology, saying it will help erase global corruption.

Overstock to Extend Bitcoin Payments to Global Customers
Overstock's international customers will soon have the option to pay for the company's e-commerce products in bitcoin.
