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Bitcoin: freeing coffee from the middlemen

A bitcoin startup in Bali helps coffee growers remove middlemen from transactions and link more directly to end customers.

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Ripple Labs now taking cash payments following deal with ZipZap and SnapSwap

Ripple will now accept cash thanks to a partnership between Ripple gateway SnapSwap, and ZipZap.

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BitPay offers new pricing plans for bitcoin payment processing

Bitcoin payment processor BitPay has announced three new pricing plans ranging from $30 per month to £3,000 per month.

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Reviewed: BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange

CoinDesk reviews the BTC-e exchange, which is seeing increased activity due to difficulties withdrawing funds from Mt. Gox.

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Pilot to display bitcoin logo on glider during world's first Mt. Everest flight

The bitcoin logo could soon be seen soaring over Mt. Everest.

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Lamassu ships first bitcoin ATM

Lamassu has shipped its first bitcoin ATM, which is heading to Atlanta, Georgia.

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KnCMiner begins shipping of Jupiter bitcoin mining rigs

KnCMiner has finished production of its Jupiter bitcoin mining rigs and has started shipping to customers.

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Bitcoin's role in the future of micropayments

Could bitcoin hold the answer to the higher fees charged by many companies dealing in microtransactions?

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SecondMarket launches Bitcoin Investment Trust, invests $2 Million

SecondMarket is now enabling people to invest in bitcoin via the Bitcoin Investment Trust.

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Bitcoin exchange BTC China temporarily halts trading fees

BTC China has become the world's first major bitcoin exchange to scrap its trading commission fees.

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