Coinbase implements zero-fee microtransactions off the block chain
Coinbase, the bitcoin payment processor, has announced that it will begin processing off-block chain microtransactions.
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Bitcoin Foundation funds DIY bitcoin wallet Coinpunk
The Bitcoin Foundation has awarded its second 2013 grant to Coinpunk, a DIY bitcoin wallet service.
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Online education site Khan Academy now accepts donations in bitcoin
The Khan Academy now supports donations in bitcoins, using Coinbase's merchant tools.
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Looking inside BitEnsure: Bitcoin savings account or Ponzi scheme?
BitEnsure claims to be a "bitcoin savings account". But is it any different from Trendon Shavers now-exposed Ponzi scheme?
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Altcurrency exchange Crypto Street converts bitcoin, litecoin and feathercoin
Crypto St. is a US-based exchange focusing its attention on supporting up and coming altcurrencies.
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Aug 2, 2013 at 12:43 p.m. UTC
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How to buy bitcoins in person at Buttonwood Satoshi Square and other meetups
There are meetups for bitcoin trading all over the world. Where can you find them? What can you expect?
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Aug 1, 2013 at 1:29 p.m. UTC
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Altcoin partnership UNOCS launches Bridge service for instant merchant payments
UNOCS has announced a new payment system to enable instant payments between consumers and merchants.
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Jul 30, 2013 at 1:47 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin debit card iBTCard will offer lower processing fees for merchants
A new way to pay by bitcoin is on the horizon, a bitcoin debit card called iBTCard.
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Jul 29, 2013 at 2:59 p.m. UTC
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Reviewed: Bitcoin apps for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
CoinDesk takes a look at the top bitcoin apps that are currently available on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone.
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Jul 29, 2013 at 11:12 a.m. UTC
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Feathercoin enthusiasts celebrate pub meetup by testing merchant interface
Last Saturday saw the first meetup for UK-based cryptocurrency Feathercoin at the Oxford Blue pub in Oxford.
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Jul 24, 2013 at 4:09 p.m. UTC
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