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Micropayment tipping system Flattr adds bitcoin support

Flattr, the content creation micropayment service, has just announced that it will allow users to fund their account with bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Foundation issues response to cease and desist warning

Bitcoin Foundation has challengingly responded to the cease and desist letter it was sent by the state of California.

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Coinapult, Bitstamp, LocalBitcoins, Tradehill and Kipochi discuss bitcoin growth #BTCLondon

Some of the rising stars of the bitcoin world that could boost bitcoin adoption in the next few months discussed successes and issues with the community at Bitcoin London today.

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Winklevoss twins file for $20 Million IPO of bitcoin trust fund

The Winklevoss twins filed with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) for a bitcoin investment fund

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Should corporations develop their own virtual currencies like bitcoin?

Virtual currencies can ensure that consumers will purchase goods within a company's own ecosystem, but do consumers actually find them useful?

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Bitcoin-accepting Atlantis takes on the Silk Road

Bitcoin-accepting Atlantis is poised to take on the Silk Road, which remains by far the biggest drug sales site.

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Bittylicious makes buying bitcoins fast in the UK

We interview Marc Warne from Bittylicious - a new service that offers fast purchases of bitcoin in the UK.

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Mt. Gox temporarily suspends USD withdrawals

Mt. Gox, which handles 69% of all bitcoin transactions, has suspended US dollar withdrawals for two weeks in order to make technical improvements.

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BitInstant complaints flare up after beta site launch

BitInstant customers have been complaining loudly - and in large numbers - about slow orders and responses in recent days.

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Butterfly Labs launches new charity while still behind on shipments

Butterfly Labs announced they have started a charity to help the Bitcoin community, but everybody just wants to know when they will finally get their ASIC.

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