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Bitcoin Used to Support Human Rights in Sri Lanka

A human rights organisation that works in Sri Lanka now accepts bitcoin donations to protect the identities of supporters.

Business  ·  22 November 2013
Startups

Virgin Galactic Accepts Bitcoin for Space Travel, says Billionaire Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson

Sir Richard Branson has revealed that his commercial space flight venture Virgin Galactic is to accept payment in bitcoins.

Business  ·  22 November 2013
Crime

Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht Denied Bail, Supporters Aim to Raise $500k for Legal Defence

Ross Ulbricht, the alleged owner of online black marketplace Silk Road, has been denied bail.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 November 2013
Startups

I Bought Subway With Bitcoin and It Was Awesome

Bitcoin fan Andrew Torba visited a Subway near him that now accepts cryptocurrency.

Business  ·  22 November 2013
Startups

Bitcoin Black Friday Entices Merchants to Accept Bitcoin for Holiday Deals

Bitcoin Black Friday is looking for merchants to sign on and accept BTC for the holiday shopping bonanza.

Business  ·  22 November 2013
News

Pay in Bitcoin for a Plot in Chilean Libertarian Paradise

You can now pay in bitcoin for a plot in Galt's Gulch Chile, a self-sustaining libertarian community.

Business  ·  21 November 2013
News

University of Nicosia in Cyprus Becomes First in the World to Accept Bitcoin

A university in Cyprus has announced that it will accept bitcoin for the payment of tuition and other fees.

Business  ·  21 November 2013
Crime

Over $1 Million Raised for Bail of Alleged Silk Road Owner Ross Ulbricht

Friends and family of Ross Ulbricht have raised more than $1m bail money for the alleged Silk Road owner.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 November 2013
News

Typhoon Haiyan: Bitcoin Startup’s Philippines Appeal Tops $5.5k

A California-based startup is accepting bitcoin donations for Philippines typhoon relief.

Business  ·  15 November 2013
Law

FEC proposes rule allowing political campaigns to receive bitcoin donations

The US Federal Elections Commission is proposing a measure that would allow election campaigns to accept bitcoin donations.

Business  ·  13 November 2013
News

Bitcoin-accepting Subway sandwich shop discovered in the US

An American Subway sandwich store is the second in the world to accept bitcoin payments.

Business  ·  12 November 2013
Crime

US man arrested for selling guns on Black Market Reloaded

As online black marketplaces proliferate a US man is arrested for selling guns on the Black Market Reloaded site.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 November 2013
News

Around the world in 100 days with bitcoin: anything is possible, but nothing is easy

After 100 days of life on bitcoin, Austin Craig shares his experience with digital currency in the physical world.

Business  ·  8 November 2013
Florida

Florida cosmetic surgery center becomes first to accept bitcoin

A Miami-based cosmetic surgery clinic specializing in plastic and reconstructive treatments now accepts bitcoin for surgical procedures.

Business  ·  6 November 2013
Startups

Australian car company Tomcar now sells off-road vehicles for bitcoins

Car manufacturer Tomcar Australia claims to be the first automobile vendor to accept bitcoin.

Business  ·  5 November 2013