http://www.wzzm13.com/story/news/local/grand-rapids-central/2014/08/27/grand-rapids-bitcoin-atm/14703991/A machine recently installed at the Skywalk Deli in downtown Grand Rapids accepts money and turns it into the digital currency called Bitcoin.
Bitcoin uses a central network for its transactions, instead of a bank, since it's a peer-to-peer technology.
Once a person sets up a Bitcoin account, he or she can exchange money with other users anywhere around the world.