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What unique business models has Bitcoin enabled?
Are there specific, unique business models that have been made possible by the invention of Bitcoin? And if so, what are they?
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I seem to be getting a lot of answers about the areas of industry that people hope and or predict Bitcoin will be…
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Standardized symbol for "pay with bitcoin"
What symbol do I use to tell customers that our business accepts Bitcoin? For example many businesses use the visa symbol to show that they accept visa, But i want to know what is Bitcoin's equivalent? Should I use the "coin" symbol?
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Freelancer: billing my customers in bitcoin
I do freelance work and I was considering offering my customers the option of paying me in Bitcoin. Given that bills are usually paid in 2 - 4 weeks after sending them, and the exchange is still quite volatile, how could I do this? Can I do anything…
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List of companies that has Implemented their own cryptocurrency or Color Coins in their business?
Is there a list of companies that has implemented either their own crptocurrency or went with the color coins approach into their business? I'm particularly looking for non-mining related companies that went with the color coins approach piggy…
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Are there mixing services or online wallets that are explicitly compliant with anti-laundering laws?
I'm interested in mixing services (0% taint) that are compliant with the most conservative anti-money laundering laws.
My goal is to have anonymity between peers in a transaction, but to remain accountable to government oversight.
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Alternative uses for last five decimal places of an individual Bitcoin (0.000xxxxx)
At the current conversion rates only the first three decimal points of an individual Bitcoin can be exchanged for a USD equivalent. e.g. 0.002 BTC equals 2 USD cents.
That opens up possibilities for using the last five decimal places of a Bitcoin…
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Are there any active Bitcoin leveraged trading platforms available?
For awhile Bitcoinica was a very popular leveraged trading service, but it got hacked and closed down. Are there any more services like that still functioning in the Bitcoin ecosystem?
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Is there a reason big Bitcoin companies wouldn't use only SegWit transactions?
As I understand, SegWit allows anyone to create a SegWit address where they can send their bitcoins and transact from that wallet just as easily as they would with a traditional address. The SegWit inputs, however, would have a lower "weight",…
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Is it possible to have a shared access bitcoin wallet?
I'm trying to get my Rugby Club involved in Bitcoin.
I'm really looking for ideas on the easiest way to integrate BTC at the bar. Is it possible to have a single wallet for the Club accessible from multiple devices?
I would need bar payments to go…
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How to find partners for a Bitcoin business?
Are there any resources available to find people who are interested in starting a Bitcoin-related business?
To answer comments:
I am looking for both partners who want to start a business and investors. Something related to bitcoin that is delivered…
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Is there a list of existing businesses that have started to accept Bitcoin?
As opposed to new business that sprung up and accept Bitcoin from day 1.
I believe it will much shorter than the Trade wiki page, and perhaps more valuable in a certain way.
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Is there a one-stop shop to introduce businesses to accepting Bitcoin?
I'd like to promote Bitcoin in my neighborhood, but I'd also like to do it efficiently... So I'm trying to figure out where and how to direct business owners into a simple A-B-C set of steps that explains everything from the hardware / software to…
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Who is in the Bitcoin Business Alliance?
I have stumbled upon the Bitcoin Business Alliance, and heard it includes some of the most influential people in the Bitcoin space.
What businesses or individuals are known to be a part of the BBA?
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Does IBB make money? Where does its earning come from?
Slightly off topic, but perhaps it is still marginally on topic because it's about a Bitcoin-oriented business:
IBB is an "Islamic bank, acting according to the Sharia (Islamic law), charging 0% interest on BTC loans".
Is it a profit-oriented…
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How safe is my USD deposit at Bitstamp?
With Mt.Gox probably going insolvent/broke in these days, how safe is my USD account balance with Bitstamp? Is Bitstamp as a company registered with some financial institutions? Are customers USD deposits insured? I only want to consider security…
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