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PayPal Enables Bitcoin Buying
346 million users gain access to Bitcoin through PayPal.
BTC Price
$12,800
Location
San Jose, CA
Importance
90/100
PayPal launched crypto buying for its massive user base — the largest mainstream on-ramp in Bitcoin history at the time.
Tags
#paypal#mainstream
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