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Japan Makes First Bitcoin-Related Drug Arrest
The Japanese authorities have arrested an alleged drug importer with a penchant for digital currencies.
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CoinJar Abandons Bank Transfers for Bill-Payments Service BPAY
The Australian bitcoin platform will switch to BPAY as its sole means of topping 'Filler' balances with cash.
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Bitcoin Bill Payment Services Taking Off Around the World
There's a growing number of ways users in different countries can pay their bills, including taxes, with bitcoin.
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When Payments Become Political Weapons of Mass Destruction
With the US targeting credit card accounts in Russia, payments networks have become weapons in the hands of politicians.
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Fargo 3D Printing Marks Bitcoin Acceptance With Special Offer
The 3D printer startup is now accepting bitcoin payments and is offering a 5% discount on sales to celebrate.
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Reserve Bank of Australia: Bitcoin 'limited risk' to payment systems
Australia's central bank has spelled out the perceived risks of bitcoin adoption in a document only recently made public.
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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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