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Xapo Bitcoin Debit Card to Launch This Month

The card will launch by the end of June, but the choice of card network partner remains a mystery.

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Singapore Exchange itBit Slashes Fees, Adds New Features

The bitcoin trading platform has lowered fees by up to 50% and improved its API and banking options.

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Why Did the Lloyd's Bitcoin Insurance Deal With Elliptic Vault Break Down?

The relationship between Lloyd’s of London and bitcoin storage service Elliptic Vault broke down just weeks after Elliptic's launch.

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Apple’s Virtual Currency Policy Update: Good or Bad for Bitcoin?

While the company's update regarding the use of virtual currencies is intriguing, it doesn't necessarily mean acceptance.

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How Purse.io Can Shave 25% Off Bitcoin Buyers' Amazon Bills

The startup provides a way to save on Amazon purchases while easing the on-ramp to bitcoin ownership.

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Can Chinese Exchange OKCoin Rescue Mt. Gox Creditors?

The as-yet-unofficial rescue plan is gaining support from Mt. Gox customers, but many obstacles remain.

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'Hero Subs' Sandwich Shop Becomes Melbourne's First to Accept Bitcoin

The fast food outlet is also offering 50% discounts to bitcoin customers and plans an exclusive Bitcoin Sub.

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HashFast Staves Off Involuntary Bankruptcy In San Francisco Court

A federal bankruptcy judge gave HashFast permission to sell some of its stock and hire a chief restructuring officer.

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Latin American Bitcoin Exchange Bitex.la Launches with $2 Million Investment

Bitex.la is seeking to bring an internationally competitive bitcoin trading platform to Latin America with $2m in investments.

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Over 20,000 Students Receive Bitcoin in Coinbase Giveaway

CoinBase claims to have already distributed free bitcoin to over 20,000 students, as part of its college giveaway.

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