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Swiss city allows bitcoin payment

Christian Uhlig
July 1, 2016

The Swiss city of Zug is the first in the world to accept bitcoin payments starting today. Bitcoin is a digital currency that allows people to buy goods and services, and to exchange money without involving banks, credit cards or other third parties.

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