QwikBit Launches Isle of Man's First Bitcoin ATM
QwikBit will launch the Isle of Man's first bitcoin ATM today at a pub in the island's capital, Douglas. As Thirsty Pigeon customers can already buy food and beverages in exchange for bitcoin, the venue was "an obvious choice" to home the Lamassu machine, QuikBit said. Robert McAleer, the pub's owner, added that although he only began accepting the digital currency two weeks ago, bitcoin business is already booming: "more and more customers have come to the bar, looking to spend their bitcoins on a decent pint," he said. To celebrate the ATM launch, McAleer is offering a 10% discount on....
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Bitcoin Automated Vending Machine (AVM) operator QwikBit announced on Friday news that they have signed a deal with Lamassu, which will make the company one of the largest operators of Lamassu bitcoin vending machines in the United Kingdom. Lamassu bitcoin vending machines are the most popular offerings amongst operators, with over 230 units in operation globally. Users of the machines can insert as little as £5 and receive bitcoin to a specified address in as little as thirty seconds. QwikBit, headquartered on the Isle of Man, says they are planning to roll out their network of AVMs....
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