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Cryptocurrency Auroracoin Given to Every Person in Iceland

A team of Icelandic cryptocurrency enthusiasts is gearing up to launch an altcoin designed specifically for Iceland's population.

By Nermin HajdarbegovicFeb 5, 2014

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Why Iceland should use bitcoin as its national currency #BTCLondon

The economist Sveinn Valfells has an unusual proposition: Bitcoin should become the Icelandic national currency.

By Elizabeth MachucaJul 2, 2013

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