Bitcoin Price Surges, Gaming Enthusiasts Rejoice
Following the announcement on October 22nd by the EU Court of Justice which had ruled Bitcoin exempt from taxes, the price of the crypto currency has steadily increased, eventually spiking at over $500 USD. The news sparked a fury of trading across the Bitcoin world while many Bitcoin exchanges in the United States and China reported unprecedented growth in their user bases over a relatively short period of time. While the announcement itself is wonderful news for Bitcoin, the online Bitcoin casino community might be the most excited. With a massive influx of Bitcoin popularity across the....
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