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Overstock Accepts Bitcoin
First major retailer to accept Bitcoin via Coinbase.
BTC Price
$800
Location
USA
Importance
75/100
Patrick Byrne's Overstock.com became the first major retailer to accept Bitcoin, processing orders through Coinbase Commerce.
Tags
#overstock#retail
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