You Can Sell Bitcoin on eBay, But There's a Catch
If you thought selling a virtual currency like bitcoin was a huge no-no on an auction and sale websites, think again. You can actually sell bitcoin on eBay - but there's a catch. The bitcoins have to come in physical form. That is, USB or hard disk drive form. Seems pretty straight-forward, doesn't it? eBay's president, John Donohoe, has previously hinted at the company's interest in the digital currency, so this may be the first steps in opening up a full-fledged bitcoin market on eBay. This information has reportedly been confirmed by customer service associates at the company, so if....
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