Pay xBox and Windows Live Accounts with Bitcoin
Microsoft has now joined the many, many retailers that are now accepting bitcoin as payment. Microsoft, the global powerhouse that created the widely used Windows OS, is allowing its users to fund their Microsoft/Windows Live accounts or xBox Live accounts. This means customers can now purchase xBox games, mobile apps, music, and other digital media using bitcoin. Bitcoin is now accepted as a payment option for Live account users. This option is available across the United States, and is converted at the current exchange rate. BitPay will be handling the payment conversion process for....
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