Bitcoin enthusiasts take over Isle of Man for 'unconventional' summer holiday 

Mark Battersby
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Some of the British Isles' most enthusiastic bitcoiners gathered on the Isle of Man as part of a ‘takeover' event last weekend.  During the trip, attendees paid their way in bitcoin at a hotel, campsite, and over 30 other local businesses which accept the cryptocurrency.  Bitcoin has a well-established presence on the Island, which is home to a range of bitcoin businesses, including Coincorner and Bittylicious.  The Isle of Man Government has been open and supportive of crypto businesses for many years and has welcomed start-ups and more established businesses into the ecosystem.  ...

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