Bitcoin Payments

Bitcoin Payments

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Microsoft Resumes Bitcoin Payments After Halt Over 'Instability'

Tech giant Microsoft is once more accepting bitcoin payments after it halted transactions in the cryptocurrency last week.

Microsoft

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Payment Provider Bitrefill Runs Successful Lightning Transaction Test

This may have been the first real consumer transaction using the Lightning network.

Lightning Bolt

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Gold Dealer Sharps Pixley Begins Accepting Bitcoin

A well-known gold dealer headquartered in London is now accepting bitcoin payments for its precious metal products.

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Tech

UK Payments Startup Integrates Bitcoin After $66 Million Fundraise

A fintech startup in the UK is launching a suite of cryptocurrency services following the completion of a $66m Series B funding round.

Mobile, smartphone

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Japan's Bic Camera to Accept Bitcoin Payments at All Stores

Following a successful trial, the Japanese consumer electronics retailer is expanding its bitcoin payment option to all stores nationwide.

Bic Camera store