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MergerTech Accepts Bitcoin For Startup Sales Services

MergerTech is now accepting bitcoin for merger and acquisition advisory fees.

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BitVC Kicks Off Bitcoin Futures Platform with Trading Contest

Huobi's BitVC exchange platform is launching its futures trading feature with a competition to get users involved.

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Payments Processor Braintree Confirms Bitcoin Integration Rumors

PayPal subsidiary Braintree has partnered with Coinbase to begin accepting bitcoin payments.

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OKPay 'Ordered' to Hand Over Customers' $6.1 Million to Mt Gox

Payment processor OKPay says it had no option but to pay customer deposits to Mt Gox last month.

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More Companies Are Paying Employees in Bitcoin

A small but growing number of companies are taking advantage of bitcoin payroll services.

More Companies Paying Employees in Bitcoin

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Mining Roundup: New Viper Tests and Bitmain's Debut Cloud Mining Service

This week's roundup includes a look inside Bitmain's factory and the debut of a new online hobby mining journal.

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Bitcoin Voucher Startups Aim to Help Africa's Unbanked

British bitcoin service Azteco and South African start-up Xoin have separately launched two services designed for emerging markets.

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KnCMiner Announces $14 Million Series A Funding Round

Bitcoin mining firm KnCMiner has raised $14 million in a Series A round led by Nordic VC fund Creandum.

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CheapAir Now Accepts Litecoin and Dogecoin for Flight Bookings

Online travel agency CheapAir.com is now accepting litecoin and dogecoin for flight bookings.

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Xapo: New York's BitLicense Proposal Threatens Consumers

Xapo has joined the growing chorus of bitcoin companies speaking out against New York's proposed bitcoin regulations.

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