Europe has always been a relatively tepid market when it comes to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. It almost seems as if there is a genuine disinterest in what this new form of money can mean for Europeans. That situation may soon come to change, as Japan’s bitFlyer exchange is expanding to Europe. More competition among European cryptocurrency exchanges can only be a positive development for the industry as a whole. A …
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Cryptocurrency debit cards are not the best way to spend Bitcoin and altcoins, but they are a very convenient solution. Although some people prefer to spend “pure” cryptocurrency rather than use this vehicle, a debit card is a more-than-valuable tool for many people right now. bitFlyer, one of Japan’s leading exchanges, has started issuing its own payment cards. It’s an interesting and surprising decision, to say the least. More Cryptocurrency Debit Card …
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Although Japan seems to be warming up to cryptocurrency, it can be quite expensive to purchase Bitcoin. Over in China, people are almost getting used to paying a small premium price on top of the market value. But when people in Japan pay a fee of over 7.4% in commission, things look far less appealing all of a sudden. Buying Bitcoin In Japan is Not Necessarily Cheap People living in …
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