Dutch Streets Adopt Cryptocurrency, Become 'Bitcoin Boulevard'

Dutch Streets Adopt Cryptocurrency, Become 'Bitcoin Boulevard'

It is the home of the Dutch royals, international war tribunals and, seasonally, to masses of photo-taking tourists, but the Hague in the Netherlands will soon be a hotspot for bitcoin enthusiasts, too. At 17:57 on 20th March - the precise start of spring in the Netherlands - all of the businesses along two canal-side streets in the city centre will start to accept bitcoin. In all, nine restaurants and one art gallery will take part in the scheme. Unofficially the two streets running along the canal - Bierkade and Groenewegje - will also change their name to 'Bitcoin Boulevard'. Hard sell.....


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