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French ATM Glitches and Bank Closures Reported After Scheduled Bank Run

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The grassroots yellow vest movement in France has been participating in protests for weeks on end. Just recently, high profile yellow vest members have been promoting a “bank run” on financial institutions and automated teller machines in Paris. According to reports, the scheduled bank run began in phases, the first of which started on Jan. … Read more

Bitcoin Goes on Sale in 24 French Tobacco Stores

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At least 24 tobacco shops have started selling bitcoin coupons in the French capital of Paris. Widely known as “tabacs”, the stores received regulatory approval for the cryptocurrency sales late last year. More than 6,500 tabacs – representing about a quarter of the registered tobacco stores in France – are expected to start offering BTC … Read more

Street Artist Hides $1,000 in BTC Inside a Mural Depicting Paris Protests

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Over the last eight weeks, the world has watched the yellow vest protests in France as the grassroots political movement has fought for economic justice. On Sunday, the well known street artist Pascal Boyart (Pboy) revealed a mural that contains a solvable puzzle with 0.28 BTC inside. The artist explained that the puzzle cannot be … Read more

Art Exhibition in France to Celebrate Bitcoin’s Tenth Birthday

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A group of artists hailing from across the globe will congregate in France to showcase an exhibition celebrating the upcoming tenth anniversary of Bitcoin. The art will be available for purchase using several different cryptocurrencies. Also Read: 8 Surprising Findings from New York’s Virtual Markets Integrity Initiative International Artists Congregate in France to Celebrate Upcoming Tenth … Read more

PR: More Stamps Global Launches – Cryptocurrency Travel Agency Opens Doors to World

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More Stamps Global accepts forty different popular cryptocurrencies, allowing its customers to book flights, hotels, rental cars, and more at a variety of locations around the world. The agency’s launch marks a significant step forward in the adoption of cryptocurrencies. The post PR: More Stamps Global Launches – Cryptocurrency Travel Agency Opens Doors to World … Read more

Bitcoin Graffiti: How the Economic Revolution Has Painted the Streets

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As bitcoin and the idea of decentralized technologies continue to disrupt the economy there’s been a new wave of artists that use the cryptocurrency’s symbolism in many different ways. Some of these creators are fairly unknown and use graffiti to describe the revolutionary aspects of bitcoin in the rebellious form of street art.     … Read more

80,000 New Merchants in Europe Gain Option to Accept Crypto

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Vilnius-based Coingate, cryptocurrency payment gateway for European merchants, is teaming with Paris-based Prestashop, an open source ecommerce solution. The combination means more choices for cryptocurrency enthusiasts and might encourage an increase in adoption. Also read: Bitcoiners Demand More Crypto CFDs and Spread-Betting in the UK Coingate + Prestashop = 80,000 More Merchants Dmitrijus Borisenka, Coingate CEO, … Read more

Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Raises $75 Million from VC Investors

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Good news for everyone that has been trying to get their hands on a hardware wallet but found retailers to be completely out of stock in your area – the situation has urged investors to step in and the shortage might be addressed soon. Bitcoin hardware wallet maker Ledger has secured an extra $75 million … Read more