WordPress.com accepts Bitcoin

Re:WordPress.com accepts Bitcoin by merty on Thursday November 15, 2012 @08:15PM (#4791868)

For some reason, I always thought it was matter of time that Bitcoin would be declared illegal. People say different things regarding its legality so I will continue to stay away from it, at least for now.

Though, I think Automattic wouldn't accept it as a form of payment if there was such a possibility.

Is there anyone who can enlighten me about the legality of Bitcoin?

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Re:WordPress.com accepts Bitcoin by ghshephard on Thursday November 15, 2012 @08:17PM (#4791874)

With no central authority standing behind it's value, right now you are engaging in barter. What is the legality of barter in your jurisdiction?

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Re:WordPress.com accepts Bitcoin by zhoutong on Thursday November 15, 2012 @08:21PM (#4791893)

Bitcoin is an unregulated financial asset, similar to gold. The fact that it exists in digital form makes the whole situation much more complicated.

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Re:WordPress.com accepts Bitcoin by BladeMcCool on Friday November 16, 2012 @12:03AM (#4792490)

bitcoin is just ledger entries that can be retitled by cryptographic signature. its protected free speech.

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