Gallery: Arnhem Sets Bitcoin Acceptance Record With Bitcoincity Event
Arnhem's Bitcoincity event took place on Wednesday 28th May, with the organisers hailing the one-off Dutch bitcoin extravaganza as "a great evening, where the atmosphere got even better after more bitcoins were traded for beers and wines". Inspired by The Hague's 'Bitcoin Boulevard' - two canal side streets that took the decision to adopt bitcoin on an ongoing basis, the event was planned to encourage wider acceptance of the digital currency in the Dutch city. According to the organisers, around 15 cafes, bars and restaurants took part in the event, accepting 96 bitcoin payments and....
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