A Discussion About Arnhem Bitcoinstad

A Discussion About Arnhem Bitcoinstad

Arnhem is a city in the eastern part of the Netherlands — about an hour or so outside of Amsterdam. The region is known for its two names: the “home of the eagle,” and now “Bitcoincity.” Some call it Arnhem Bitcoinstad, which now has no eagles, but plenty of cryptocurrency in the air. In May of 2014, three Bitcoin enthusiasts, Rogier Eijkelhof, Patrick....


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