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by John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc.

Microsoft Flip Flops with Acceptance of Bitcoin

March 15, 2016

Early reports indicated that Microsoft was dropping payment support for Bitcoins. Bitcoins are virtual currency used on the Darknet and the preferred method of payment for ransomware. Microsoft has been accepting Bitcoin in its Windows app store prior to the recent announcement. Now Microsoft says that the notice was an error and apologizes for the inaccurate information on its website. So not to worry. All you folks with electronic wallets stuffed with Bitcoin can still use them in the Windows app store and to purchase some illegal goods on the Darknet.

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