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BTC China beats Mt. Gox and Bitstamp to become the world's No. 1 bitcoin exchange

BTC China has overtaken Mt. Gox and Bitstamp to become the world's biggest bitcoin exchange.

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Farmers help bitcoin grow organically in Argentina

Organic farmers in Argentina are finding bitcoin to be a compelling solution when selling their produce.

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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.

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eBay president John Donahoe: PayPal may accept bitcoin in the future

The president of eBay has revealed his company is preparing to expand the range of digital currencies it accepts.

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First bar to accept bitcoin arrives in China

Beijing bar 2nd Place has become the first in China to accept bitcoin.

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Dark Wallet launches crowdfunding campaign

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched for the anarchic Dark Wallet project.

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Big names’ big bitcoin bet, bugs bite bright idea, and forgetful fjord fellow finds fame

Circle receives $9m, a major flaw is detected in Namecoin and a forgetful Norwegian gets rich.

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South American startup Moneero creates SMS bitcoin payment system

A startup based in Uruguay is looking to make bitcoin easier to use via the widely used SMS platform.

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Taking bitcoin to a whole new level: Jeremy Allaire reveals all about Circle

Jeremy Allaire tells us about Circle and what he plans to do with the bitcoin company's $9m investment.

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Circle launches with $9 Million from Jim Breyer, Accel and General Catalyst in biggest ever bitcoin funding

Circle announced today it has raised $9m to bring easy-to-use bitcoin payment services to businesses and consumers.

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