Koreans Have Thousands of New Online Bitcoin Opportunities Thanks to Galaxia
South Koreans will be able to use bitcoin to pay on thousands of websites, after payments gateway giant Galaxia Communications announced it will add bitcoin as a payment option. Galaxia is one of the top three companies processing online payments in Korea, with more than 10,000 domestic and international websites on its client list. It is also one of the top mobile gift certificate and voucher sellers in Korea, which may now be purchased with bitcoin as well. Local bitcoin payment processor and software developer Coinplug will provide technical assistance for bitcoin transactions.....
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