[2014-08-16] Retailers look to Bitcoin as currency for life's basics

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http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-28802887

Bank transaction charges and problems with phone lines have led some to reluctantly abandon accepting any other form of payment, even during the lucrative summer holidays.

But one local business has decided to embrace a controversial alternative.

Nestled beside the small ads noticeboard in the crowded shop window of Swanage News is a small sticker that reads "Bitcoin accepted here".