Canadian mining company pays wages in bitcoin and plans new cryptocurrency exchange
Mining company Alix Resources has decided to start paying contractors with bitcoin for services in Canada. The company plans to pay a contractor called Ridge Resources Ltd in bitcoins for exploratory services. "The growth of popularity in the bitcoin space as an alternate method of payment has led Alix to step into this very exciting market. This transaction is the first of its kind within the Canadian junior mining sector and positions Alix as a participant at an early stage in the global bitcoin marketplace," said Alix Resources CEO Michael England. Canada's government has taken a....
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