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Online payment network Ripple Labs receives $3.5 Million in new funding
Decentralised online payment network Ripple Labs has received a further $3.5m in funding.
Bitcoin-accepting Subway sandwich shop discovered in the US
An American Subway sandwich store is the second in the world to accept bitcoin payments.
Shopify officially integrates bitcoin as a payment option for its 70,000+ merchants
Popular e-commerce platform Shopify announced earlier today it would add a bitcoin payment option for its sellers.
The Netherlands' biggest food delivery network now accepts bitcoin
Holland's 10th biggest online retailer has just announced it is now accepting payment in bitcoins.
Subway sandwich shop in Russia now accepting bitcoin payments
In Russia and fancy a Subway? You can now use bitcoin to pay for it, and get 10% off.
Bitcoin helps Iranian shoe store overcome international trade sanctions
An Iranian e-commerce site selling handmade shoes accepts only bitcoin, attempting to avoid stringent trade restrictions.
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.
Farmers help bitcoin grow organically in Argentina
Organic farmers in Argentina are finding bitcoin to be a compelling solution when selling their produce.
Coinkite and Virtex trial bitcoin debit cards and POS terminals
Debit cards will soon allow you to pay for goods in fiat currency converted directly from bitcoins.
First bar to accept bitcoin arrives in China
Beijing bar 2nd Place has become the first in China to accept bitcoin.
