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Bullion Dealer Drops Credit Card Payments After Bitcoin Success

Agora Commodities recently dropped credit card payments, favoring bitcoin as both an investment and means of value exchange.

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6 Cool Machines that Accept Bitcoin

CoinDesk looks at six unconventional and cool gadgets that accept bitcoin.

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Bali's BitIsland Initiative Launches Bitcoin Travel Agency

Newly created Indonesian travel agency BitcoinTour accepts bitcoin for flight, train and hotel reservations.

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How Burning Man's Camp Bitcoin Became Camp Dogecoin

Out in the Nevada desert, Burning Man's bitcoin-themed camp has morphed into 'Camp Dogecoin'. Carrie Kirby uncovers why.

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BTCTrip Now Accepts Litecoin and Dogecoin for Travel Bookings

Crypto travel agency BTCTrip has announced it is now accepting dogecoin and litecoin payments.

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Safello Launches Free Bitcoin Fundraising Service for Charities

Swedish bitcoin exchange Safello has launched a new service for charities that lets them easily create free fundraising campaigns.

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New Altcoin Promotes Fitness with 'Proof of Sweat'

Mangocoinz uses exercise as proof of work, but how to stop the cheaters?

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Art Meets Technology at Stockholm Bitcoin-Inspired Exhibition

A 23rd August event in Stockholm will explore the boundaries between bitcoin and the art world.

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ChangeTip Brings Bitcoin Micropayments to YouTube, Google+ and Tumblr

Bitcoin tipping platform ChangeTip has announced that it is expanding its service to YouTube, Tumblr and Google+.

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Yelp Director Donates $10k in Bitcoin to Alma Mater

Yelp Director of Public Policy Luther Lowe has donated $10,000 in bitcoin to his high school Alma Mater.

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