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ZipZap Resumes Cash-to-Bitcoin Services for UK Shoppers
ZipZap has formally reinstated its bitcoin buying service at more than 20,000 retail locations in the UK.
Overstock Pledges 3% of Bitcoin Profits to Promote Cryptocurrencies
The e-retailer will donate some profits from bitcoin sales to advocacy organisations, and plans to make bitcoin payments international.
BTC China Announces Upgrades to its 'Picasso ATM' Mobile App
CEO Bobby Lee has announced a 'Sell for Cash' feature, aimed squarely at overseas customers.
First Glimpse Inside Halsey Minor's New Payments Platform Bitreserve
CoinDesk previews Bitreserve's new bank-like wallet and payments platform, which opens to beta users next week.
The 14 Weirdest Things You Can Buy With Bitcoin
Innovative startups have made it easy for merchants to sell products for bitcoin. Here are some of the strangest.
Coinbase Announces Pricing in 'Bits' and Bitcoin Buyback Option
Bitcoin payment processor Coinbase is now enabling merchants to display the cost of their goods and services in "bits".
Mt. Gox Victims Angered by Mark Karpeles' Twitter Return
The CEO of defunct exchange Mt. Gox has tweeted about noodles and sunsets, with seeming disregard for his audience.
Coinbase Endorses Unofficial Bitcoin Wallet App for Apple iOS
Coinbase users can once again use bitcoin on their Apple iOS devices, with the release of a community-developed app.
Gyft Updates iOS App, Adds Bitcoin Payments Option
Mobile gift card wallet Gyft has updated its iOS app, adding a bitcoin payments option for iPhone users.
Bitcoin Foundation Forms Committee to Create Bitcoin Unicode Symbol
The foundation is seeking volunteers for its Standards Committee, which will be tasked with finding bitcoin's Unicode symbol.
