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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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