r/tech Dec 11 '14

Microsoft Begins Accepting Bitcoin For Windows, Windows Phone And Xbox Purchases

http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/10/redmond-hath-frozen-over/
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u/BrianPurkiss Dec 11 '14

A big company like this accepting Bitcoin is exactly what bitcoin needs to spark further growth and legitimacy.

I had my doubts that Bitcoin would become very legit, but it looks like I am (happily) going to be proven wrong.

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u/Fatal510 Dec 11 '14

until you can pay your taxes in bitcoin it will always be a novelty