5 Convenient Methods of Buying Bitcoins in Our Near Future
CoinTap is creating redeemable Bitcoin cards. You'd think this problem would have been solved by now, but one of the main issues still holding back increased Bitcoin adoption is the fact that it's rather difficult to actually get some bitcoins. The problems with exchanges and other online options have left the Bitcoin community complaining for months, and it's possible that physical Bitcoin exchanges in every local town could end up providing the right solution. Let's take a look at five convenient methods of buying bitcoins that are in our near future. Cointap. Cointap is a company that....
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