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CardinalCommerce Adds Bitcoin to Merchant Payments Solution

Merchants using CardinalCommerce for alternative payments processing are now able to accept bitcoin through a partnership with Bitnet.

payments, online shopping

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BitPay Secures Referral Deal With Heartland Payment Systems

BitPay has signed an agreement with Heartland Payment Systems, one of the largest payment processors in the US.

credit, payments

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'Masked' Card Lets Online Shoppers Pay Anywhere With Bitcoin

Online privacy company Abine has launched Bitcoin Anywhere, enabling Coinbase users to make bitcoin purchases at any e-commerce site.

Online card payment

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How Rivetz Uses Your Smartphone to Secure Your Mobile Bitcoin Wallet

A security technology startup is aiming to challenge Apple Pay and other mobile payment solutions through a blend of hardware security and bitcoin.

Mobile payment

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T-Mobile Poland Trials Bitcoin Top-Ups for Mobile Customers

T-Mobile Poland has partnered with InPay S.A. for a scheme that enables customers to purchase mobile phone top-ups with bitcoin.

T Mobile

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Policy Experts Talk Transparency in Bitcoin at Foreign Affairs Event

Foreign Affairs hosted an event to discuss the issues around trust where cryptocurrency is involved in global banking, payments and identity.

Council on Foreign Relations

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New York Councilman: Bitcoin Could Save City Millions

CoinDesk speaks with New York City council member Mark Levine about his proposed bill that would see the city accept bitcoin for fines and fees.

Mark Levine

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LazyCoins Launch Highlights Challenges for UK Bitcoin Businesses

A British startup boasting registration as a Money Services Business has launched a cryptocurrency exchange amid regulatory confusion.

London, U.K.

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Survey: 8% of US Retailers Plan to Accept Bitcoin in the Next Year

A new survey indicates that 8% of US retailers plan to accept the digital currency within 12 months, with more looking at the longer term.

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Payments Processor ChainPay Launches to Challenge Coinbase, BitPay

A bootstrapped payment processor called ChainPay wants to take on giants Coinbase and BitPay from its Isle of Man base.

Mobile payments (NFC)