The Top 10 (or 11) Bitcoin-Friendly Cities
Looking to spend bitcoin on your travels? Your chances are much greater in the US. Seven of the top 11 cities with the most merchants that accept bitcoin are in the U.S., based on information from coinmap.org. San Francisco/San Jose leads the world with close to 200 merchants that accept bitcoin. CCN looked for the top 10 bitcoin-friendly cities and came up with 11 cities based on an eight-place tie between Austin, Texas and Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Both metropolises have 72 bitcoin-accepting establishments. The states of California and Florida each claim two metropolises on the list.....
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While as of late American cities have been in decline, their unique dynamics lend themselves to great potential for Bitcoin adoption.