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Bitcoin

Was This $200 Vending Machine the World’s First Bitcoin ATM?

In 2012, student Max Albrecht converted a vending machine to dispense bitcoin, making it possibly the first bitcoin ATM.

Business  ·  20 March 2014
Startups

Poll: How Has Accepting Bitcoin Impacted Your Business?

The latest CoinDesk survey aims to gauge the success bitcoin has brought to members of its merchant ecosystem.

Business  ·  17 March 2014
Regulation

What the UK’s Tax Reversal Means for Bitcoin

Indeed, getting the bitcoin community to agree what regulation is welcome will likely be a challenge all in itself.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2014
Exchanges

Menufy Now Supports Bitcoin Payments at 400 US Restaurants

US-based online restaurant service Menufy has integrated with Coinbase in a move sure to please avid foodies.

Business  ·  14 March 2014
Altcoins

Coins for Bands Hope to Disrupt Music Industry

Altcoins are emerging that specifically target the music business. Will they succeed?

Business  ·  14 March 2014
Startups

Bitcoin Proves Just the Tonic for London Gin Distillery

Bitcoin holders can now splash their digital currency on various tipples at The London Distillery Company in Battersea.

Business  ·  13 March 2014
Coinbase

Lord & Taylor’s Pounce Trial Could Be First Step in Bitcoin Plans

Pounce discusses its new partnership with Coinbase, and what its success could mean for Lord & Taylor's future plans.

Business  ·  12 March 2014
Travel

Travel Keys Lets You Pay For 5000+ Luxury Villas With Bitcoin

The travel broker operates a network of luxury villas around the world. And now it accepts bitcoin.

Business  ·  12 March 2014
Startups

FanDistro Takes Bitcoin for Indie Music

Fresh from an angel investment round, FanDistro is taking bitcoin for downloadable online music sales.

Business  ·  12 March 2014
News

Activist Takes Old-School Approach to Bitcoin Promotion

Bitcoin activist Curtis Fenimore wants to change the world, a few thousand leaflets at a time.

Business  ·  11 March 2014
Art

San Francisco Art Fair Takes a Creative Look at Bitcoin

Artists showcased digital currency-related works at 20Mission’s first Bitcoin Art Fair in San Francisco last Thursday.

Business  ·  10 March 2014
Exchanges

Blockchain Rolls Out Bitcoin Payments App for Merchants

Blockchain Merchant is a new payments app designed specifically for merchants and built around the Blockchain API.

Business  ·  10 March 2014
Exchanges

The 6 Best Pro-Bitcoin Festivals of 2014

A host of music festivals around the world have awoken to the need for ticket payments in bitcoin.

Business  ·  7 March 2014
News

‘Shit Bitcoin Fanatics Say’ Will Have You In Stitches

Developer and comedian Scott Rose takes a look at the funny side of bitcoin.

Business  ·  6 March 2014
News

Winklevoss Twins Buy Virgin Galactic Tickets With Bitcoin

The Winklevoss twins are to climb aboard Virgin Galactic's spaceship – and they paid for their tickets in bitcoin.

Business  ·  5 March 2014