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UK Lifeboat Service Now Testing Bitcoin Donations

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, informally known as the UK's fourth emergency service, is now trialling bitcoin donations.

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Overstock to Introduce Bitcoin Bonus Scheme for Staff

Online retail giant Overstock has hinted at plans to encourage its employees to accept bonuses in bitcoin.

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Coinbase Drops Bitcoin Processing Fees for Non-Profits

Coinbase will let registered non-profit organisations accept bitcoin through its merchant tools for free.

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BitFury Announces Hosted Mining Services for Business Customers

One of bitcoin's biggest mining infrastructure providers, BitFury, has launched a new hosted mining service for business customers.

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Bitstars.ph 'Selfie' Contests Reward Winners with Bitcoin

Bitstars.ph is promoting bitcoin in the Philippines via daily contests and crypto prizes for most popular selfies.

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Patrick Byrne: Overstock Exploring Block Chain-Based Public Stock Offering

Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne is considering issuing ‘cryptosecurities’ using block chain technology, saying it will help erase global corruption.

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Overstock to Extend Bitcoin Payments to Global Customers

Overstock's international customers will soon have the option to pay for the company's e-commerce products in bitcoin.

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Wikipedia Now Accepts Bitcoin Donations

Wikipedia's parent company, the Wikimedia Foundation, now accepts bitcoin donations thanks to a partnership with payment processor Coinbase.

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CoinSafe Releases ‘Virtual Bitcoin ATM’ Apps for Merchants

CoinSafe says its new software allows businesses to trade bitcoins directly with walk-in customers.

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New Zealand Bitcoin ATM Operator Shuts Down After Bank Refusals

A New Zealand bitcoin ATM operator is the latest to fall victim to the banking industry's digital currency barriers.

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