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Exchange Platform Safello Demonstrates Sweden's First Bitcoin ATM

The company plans to unveil the machine at Stockholm's STHLM TECH Meetup next Monday.

 The bitcoin ATM bought to market by Safello.

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Microsoft Rival LibreOffice Accepts Bitcoin Donations

Bitcoin donations have garnered LibreOffice's owner, The Document Foundation, increased visibility and financial resources.

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Classified Ads Site Gumtree Blocks Bitcoin Listings

Gumtree, the UK's largest online classifieds site auto-removes listings related to bitcoin.

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Trezor to Ship Physical Bitcoin Wallets in January

Co-founder Pavol Rusnak claims hardware wallet Trezor is on track for a January shipment.

 Trezor hardware wallet

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Coinality: Job Seekers Rush to Apply for Roles Paid in Bitcoin

A jobs board advertising roles paid in bitcoin has gained 850 jobseekers since it launched in September.

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BitPay Sees 6,260% Increase in Bitcoin Black Friday Sales

BitPay processed more than 6,000 transactions on Bitcoin Black Friday, an increase of 60 times on the previous year.

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Bitcoin Alliance Launches in Canada

As an educational resource, the organisation aims to assist users and promote the digital currency nationwide.

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Australian Bitcoin Exchange CoinJar Gets A$500k in Venture Funding

Australian bitcoin exchange CoinJar has received A$500,000 in venture funding.

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China's Third-Largest Mobile Network Now Accepts Bitcoin

Consumers in China can now purchase smartphones with bitcoin from major carrier China Telecom.

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BitPesa Uses Bitcoin to Slash Kenyan Remittance Costs

A new Kenyan company plans to use bitcoin, targeting the country's $1.17bn annual remittance market.

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