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What the Heck Is a Bitcoin Anyway?

And how can my business accept payments with the digital currency?
Source: Illustration Š John Weber

Q: My customers are asking to pay with Bitcoin. How does it work?

It's easy. On the surface, --a peer-to-peer payment system and digital currency not tied to any government--appears to be a financial breath of fresh air for small businesses.

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