Romania Becomes First Bitcoin Foundation Chapter Affiliate in Eastern Europe
The Bitcoin Foundation has announced their latest chapter affiliate in Romania, the first in Eastern Europe. Bitcoin Foundation Romania, or Fundatia Bitcoin Romania, isn't the first Chapter Affiliate in Europe as a whole, however. It's actually the fourth, joining Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands. The task: educate the public on the benefits of bitcoin, and help spread adoption in the digital currency among merchants - many of whom are paying exorbitant fees to credit card processors. "I believe that Bitcoin is at point where everyone who believes in it - be it the currency or....
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The Bitcoin Foundation is adding affiliates like there's no tomorrow. The organization on Wednesday announced the addition of their tenth affiliate, Bitcoin France. The affiliate will "join the [Bitcoin Foundation's] growing international network of leaders providing education to local media, merchants, consumers, policy-makers and regulatory agencies." At the helm of Bitcoin France is Mr. Philippe Rodriguez, serving as President. Thomas France will join as a Treasurer, and Pierre Noizat will take the position of Secretary General. On the board: Thomas Voegtlin, Gonzague Grandval, David....
An important education platform has been born in Eastern Europe, a new online resource that invites Romania to document daily on the digital currency Bitcoin, as well as other cryptocurrencies. crypto.ro was launched in order to provide analysis, current news, legislative information about the new electronic payment system and about decentralized digital currencies that can […]
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