300 Year Old Russian Watch Factory Raketa Accepts Bitcoins

300 Year Old Russian Watch Factory Raketa Accepts Bitcoins

The Bitcoin community and user base continues to expand and businesses old and new are embracing this new digital, decentralized cryptocurrency to simplify the payment process and meet consumer needs. The quantity and variety of businesses accepting payment in Bitcoin continues to expand. From real estate sites to now watch factories, Bitcoin has been....


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