Bitcoin ATM in Portsmouth Is Now Open For Business

Bitcoin ATM in Portsmouth Is Now Open For Business

Interesting things are happening in Portsmouth, as this city in the United Kingdom has announced their progress of bringing Bitcoin to retailers and consumers alike. Months of hard work have finally paid off, as the first Bitcoin ATM has been installed in Hampshire. A special event was organized on Friday the 13th of November, and there is much more coming. The city of Portsmouth has always had a vibrant Bitcoin community, although things have been relatively quiet regarding adoption by merchants and retailers. That situation is about to change, though, now that Portsmouth Crypto, in....


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