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Cyprus University Accepts Bitcoin For Tuition Fee Payments

Posted by timothy on from the sound-in-ads-needs-to-die-die-die dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The University of Nicosia has begun accepting bitcoins as payment for its courses, as well as launching a Master of Science degree focusing on digital currencies. The announcement is part of a proposal set up by the university to develop the Mediterranean island into a hub for bitcoin trading, processing and banking, as use of the virtual currency continues to gain traction." Warning: Auto-playing ad, with sound.

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  1. Good thing I didn't invest. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Good thing Slashdot users told us not to get in on this silly imaginary money when it was 3 cents a piece a few years back.

    Last price:$706.00000 High:$714.00000 Low:$521.80001 Volume:46119 BTC Weighted Avg:$617.02196