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Will Electronics Retailer Newegg Follow Overstock's Lead and Accept Bitcoin?

Newegg has tweeted another hint it will start accepting bitcoin soon, in a potentially significant move for the currency.

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Overstock.com Becomes First Major Retailer to Accept Bitcoins

Ecommerce giant Overstock has started taking bitcoins on its site, months ahead of schedule.

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World's First Insured Bitcoin Storage Service Launches in the UK

The world's first insured bitcoin storage service has launched in the UK, with Lloyd's of London as its underwriter.

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New Zealand Winery Becomes First in Southern Hemisphere to Accept Bitcoin

A winery in North Canterbury, New Zealand is accepting bitcoin to ease transactions for domestic and international customers.

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Slovakia Sets Record Straight on Europe's First Bitcoin ATM

Marian Jancuska, who operates a bitcoin ATM in Bratislava, claims his machine was the first permanent installation in Europe.

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Removing Barriers from Bitcoin's Evolution Will Accelerate its Adoption

It’s time to order and simplify what bitcoin is, what it’s not, and what it could be.

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Kanye West Unleashes Lawyers on 'Coinye' Altcoin

Rapper-turned-entrepreneur Kanye West has taken legal action against the creators of altcoin 'Coinye West'.

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BTC China Bitcoin Volume Bounces Back After Company's 'Darkest Hour'

BTC China's CEO Bobby Lee predicts a bright future for bitcoin, following its regulatory troubles and volatility in 2013.

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North American Bitcoin Conference to Hit Miami on 25th January

The conference will be at Miami Beach Convention Center with two days of bitcoin-centric speakers, learning sessions and demos.

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Roger Ver and Erik Voorhees Back Bitcoin Wallet KryptoKit

KryptoKit, the browser extension that facilitates simple bitcoin payments and encrypted messaging, has recruited three of bitcoin's biggest names.

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