Man Uses Bitcoin to Buy a Piece of Paradise in Nicaragua
Gregory Simon left his job as a banker, moved to Nicaragua and bought a plot of land with bitcoin.
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Jan 2, 2014 at 11:51 a.m. UTC
Jan 2, 2014
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Five New Year's Resolutions for Bitcoiners Everywhere
In the age of bitcoin, perhaps it’s time we thought of some new resolutions. Here are five suggestions.
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Jan 1, 2014 at 12:05 p.m. UTC
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London Man Attempts to Trademark Bitcoin
A man from Leyton, East London is attempting to trademark the word “Bitcoin” in the United Kingdom.
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Dec 20, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
Dec 20, 2013
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Bitcoin Bidders Welcome for Luxurious $7.85 Million Vegas Mansion
Jack Sommer, a former casino owner, is accepting bitcoin offers on his 25,000 square-foot Las Vegas mansion.
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Dec 17, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
Dec 17, 2013
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Bitcoin Mint Casascius Shut Down By US Regulators
Casascius has stopped minting its collectible coins, following FinCEN's claims it was an unregistered “money transmitter”.
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Dec 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Dec 13, 2013
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San Francisco Doctor Accepts Bitcoin to Protect Patient Privacy
Dr Paul Abramson, a doctor based in San Francisco, is using bitcoin to protect his patients' privacy.
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Dec 9, 2013 at 10:03 a.m. UTC
Dec 9, 2013
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Sales Surge for Electronics Firm After Bitcoin Black Friday
Since Adafruit Industries began accepting bitcoin payments, the hardware maker has raked in tens-of-thousands of dollars from bitcoiners.
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Dec 4, 2013 at 6:20 p.m. UTC
Dec 4, 2013
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Virtual Currency Meets Healthcare as Polish Dentist Accepts Bitcoin
A Polish dentist is now offering a 10% discount to customers who pay in bitcoin.
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Nov 24, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
Nov 24, 2013
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Bitcoin Used to Support Human Rights in Sri Lanka
A human rights organisation that works in Sri Lanka now accepts bitcoin donations to protect the identities of supporters.
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Nov 22, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
Nov 22, 2013
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Travelers Box Turns Leftover Foreign Currency Into Bitcoin at the Airport
Weary travelers across the world will soon be able to convert their leftover change into bitcoin at the airport.
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Nov 20, 2013 at 10:26 a.m. UTC
Nov 20, 2013