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BitPay Partners With Software Provider For New Hotel Booking Tool

GuestLeader, a hotel booking tool, was developed by BitPay and hotel revenue management software provider REVPAR GURU.

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How Bitcoin is Thriving in Argentina's Black Market Economy

Argentinian currency restrictions created a busy black market for US dollars, and now bitcoin is on the rise too.

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CheapAir Now Accepts Bitcoin for Amtrak Railway Bookings

CEO Jeff Klee talks to CoinDesk about his company's continued support for the bitcoin ecosystem.

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Fortress CIO Mike Novogratz Explains Why He is Bullish on Bitcoin

The human capital heading into bitcoin gives the Fortress Investment Group CIO confidence in the cryptocurrency, he says.

Galaxy Digital founder and CEO Mike Novogratz

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10 Celebrities Investing in, Using and Talking About Bitcoin

Here are 10 entertainment and sports stars giving bitcoin their nods of confidence.

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All Things Alt: Ponzi Schemes, Blackcoin USBs and a Time Warp Attack

This week's altcoin news includes an attack on the whitecoin block chain and a ponzi-themed dogecoin game.

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Fargo 3D Printing Marks Bitcoin Acceptance With Special Offer

The 3D printer startup is now accepting bitcoin payments and is offering a 5% discount on sales to celebrate.

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How Deep Web Scams Helped Silk Road 2.0 Turn Crisis into Opportunity

Despite recent setbacks, Silk Road 2.0 now lists more items than the original site in its heyday.

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USA is Leading the Bitcoin Jobs Boom

Despite worries about regulation killing bitcoin innovation, America is the place to be for a career in cryptocurrency.

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Cyprus Primary School Now Accepts Bitcoin for Student Fees

CoinDesk speaks to the local school and the individual who helped convince it to accept BTC.

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