Bitcoin Can Now Buy You Breakfast in Glasgow
Scotland just got its first bitcoin eatery thanks to Jonny McDonald, manager of the Brooklyn Cafe. Located in Glasgow's Shawlands, the family-run Brooklyn Cafe is a cosy little bistro that serves all-day breakfasts and giant burgers, as well as desserts and coffee. The idea of embracing bitcoin came from McDonald, who has been with the cafe for more than a decade. In addition to free publicity, McDonald believes bitcoin can speed things up and make transactions easier. "Our credit card machine takes around 45 seconds to process a payment, whereas a bitcoin transaction takes just 10."....
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