Connecticut Elementary School Now Accepts Bitcoin
Indian Mountain School (IMS), an independent, coeducational boarding school in Lakeville, Conn., has announced it will accept bitcoin donations for the school's fundraising activities. The school becomes the first elementary/middle school in the U. S. to accept bitcoin. Joining the school in making the announcement were digital currency payment processor GoCoin LLC and digital currency platform Bitcoin Shop, Inc. (BTCS). The school views introducing digital currency as part of being an innovation and technology leader in education. The school will offer parents and other supporters the....
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