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Bountysource Now Lets You Fund Open-Source Projects with Bitcoin

Bountysource, a funding platform for open source software, has finally integrated bitcoin payments.

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BitX Targets Developing Countries With Global Expansion Plan

The exchange and wallet service aims to serve 12-plus countries initially with one recognizable brand.

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Bitcoin Offers Monetising Solutions for Online Publishers

As paywalls become increasingly popular, bitcoin micropayments offer a different way for companies to monetise their digital content.

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Amazon Exec Says Company Decided Against Accepting Bitcoin

A top Amazon exec says the e-commerce giant isn't currently interested in accepting bitcoin due to weak customer demand.

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What Facebook's Mobile Money Plans May Mean for Bitcoin

Facebook is reportedly exploring a money service that would allow its users exchange monetary value.

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eGifter Partners with GoCoin to Accept Dogecoin, Litecoin Payments

The move by the gift card provider opens up over 100 retail brands to dogecoin and litecoin fans.

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French Retail Chain Monoprix to Accept Bitcoin Payments This Year

The upmarket chain plans to start accepting bitcoin on its website to raise awareness of digital currencies in France.

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Inside Square's Stealth Approach to Bitcoin Integration

The company aims to make bitcoin payments as easy as possible for merchants – keeping the mechanics behind-the-scenes.

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Why Goldman Sachs Got it Wrong on Bitcoin

The company says bitcoin is just a promising payments technology. It is that, and much more, says Ariel Deschapell.

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Federal Bank VP: Bitcoin Threat Means Banks Must 'Adapt or Die'

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis can compete with bitcoin as currency, but not payments, said David Andolfatto.

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