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Merchants Love Bitcoin, and BitPay has 100 Million Reasons to Prove it

BitPay has reached yet another all-important milestone, having processed more than $100m bitcoin transactions this year.

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BTC-e: Our Recent Issues Were Caused By a Surge In Users

Recent transaction delays at bitcoin exchange BTC-e were caused by a sudden influx of users, according to its founders.

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Rumours of BTC China Deal with Chinese Retail Giant Suning 'Are False'

BTC China CEO Bobby Lee reveals rumours of a deal with Chinese retail giant Suning aren't true.

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10 Bitcoin Startups to Benefit from Crowdfunding Initiative

Simon Dixon and Max Keiser are joining forces to help launch 10 non-competing bitcoin startups on crowdfunding platform BankToTheFuture.com.

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Bitcoin is the Future, Not NFC, Says PayPal President David Marcus

Bitcoin has more potential to revolutionize commerce than near-field communication (NFC) technology does, according to PayPal president David Marcus.

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Will Apple Dominate Mobile Payments with iBeacon?

iBeacon technology could be the final piece in Apple's payment system puzzle.

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Apple Tells Gliph to Remove App's Bitcoin Transfer Function

Apple has asked mobile messaging app Gliph to remove a feature that allows users to attach bitcoin to messages.

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This London Street Food Stall Will Sell You An Artisan Burger For Bitcoin

Burger Bear owner Tom Reaney is probably the first street food vendor in the UK to take bitcoin payments.

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Need a New Knee? This Lithuanian Clinic Will Give You One for Bitcoin

An orthopaedic surgery in Vilnius, Lithuania's capital city, began accepting bitcoin payments earlier this month.

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ZipZap to Offer Cash-for-Bitcoin Service at 28,000 UK Locations

UK residents will be able to exchange their cash for bitcoins in 28,000 shops across the country.

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