With their help,Secretary Hay got the others to accept money -- not territory -- as payment for damages.

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Many people "mine" the coins by participating in that network and a growing number of web stores and online firms accept bitcoins as payment.

BBC: Virtual cash exchange becomes bank

Many people generate or "mine" the coins by participating in that network, and a growing number of web stores and online firms accept bitcoins as payment.

BBC: Megaupload sequel Mega to accept bitcoin currency

Critics of bitcoin as a currency are quick to point out that not many merchants accept it as a payment type yet.

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