Coinplug Enables Bitcoin Buying at Over 7,000 Regular ATMs
South Korean bitcoin services company Coinplug has enabled bitcoin purchases with credit cards through over 7,000 regular cashpoint ATMs across the country. As well as being the first to sell bitcoins through ATMs not specifically designed for that purpose, it will be the first credit card to bitcoin service in the country. The move, which allows customers to pay for Coinplug's prepaid okBitcard service, will make bitcoin available in many of South Korea's highest-traffic locations, including subway stations, convenience stores and busy city streets. Building infrastructure. The new....
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