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Microsoft Rival LibreOffice Accepts Bitcoin Donations
Bitcoin donations have garnered LibreOffice's owner, The Document Foundation, increased visibility and financial resources.
Classified Ads Site Gumtree Blocks Bitcoin Listings
Gumtree, the UK's largest online classifieds site auto-removes listings related to bitcoin.
Trezor to Ship Physical Bitcoin Wallets in January
Co-founder Pavol Rusnak claims hardware wallet Trezor is on track for a January shipment.
Coinality: Job Seekers Rush to Apply for Roles Paid in Bitcoin
A jobs board advertising roles paid in bitcoin has gained 850 jobseekers since it launched in September.
BitPay Sees 6,260% Increase in Bitcoin Black Friday Sales
BitPay processed more than 6,000 transactions on Bitcoin Black Friday, an increase of 60 times on the previous year.
Bitcoin Alliance Launches in Canada
As an educational resource, the organisation aims to assist users and promote the digital currency nationwide.
Australian Bitcoin Exchange CoinJar Gets A$500k in Venture Funding
Australian bitcoin exchange CoinJar has received A$500,000 in venture funding.
China's Third-Largest Mobile Network Now Accepts Bitcoin
Consumers in China can now purchase smartphones with bitcoin from major carrier China Telecom.
BitPesa Uses Bitcoin to Slash Kenyan Remittance Costs
A new Kenyan company plans to use bitcoin, targeting the country's $1.17bn annual remittance market.
ZeroBlock Bitcoin App Expands Onto Android
Since bitcoin's recent surge in popularity, ZeroBlock has decided to expand its app onto the Android platform.
