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Will Bitcoin adoption be driven outside the US?

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Right now, more than 80% of Bitcoin volume is in the USD market. Some attributed one of the recent rises in Bitcoin price to worries in Cyprus and Spain about the fragility of their banking systems. High transaction costs are another possible driver of Bitcoin adoption. What do you think ?

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3 Challenges Your Business Should Consider Before Expanding International

YoungUpstarts

The global market volume is estimated to grow 18 percent, up to €994 billion, by the end of 2015. But compared to traditional shops, online retailers do have one big advantage – the barriers for entry into new markets and abroad are considerably less prohibitive. Translation vs. Localization. Challenges In Operation.

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Should You Consider Using Bitcoin?

Up and Running

Recent news on the Cyprus banking crisis has brought Bitcoin back into the public view. But barring some catastrophic crash in the Bitcoin market, prices are expected to continue rising in the years to come. Still, it could be a unique opportunity, cost-saver, or at least an interesting novelty for the adventurous entrepreneur.

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Why you should pay attention to these 8 emerging tech hubs

The Next Web

But have you heard of what’s going on in Cyprus, Sweden or North Carolina? Nicosia, Cyprus?. Despite its recent financial crisis, the WIPO cites Cyprus as a country showing great potential in intellectual property and technology output. Dublin, Ireland.

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The Power Of Play In Business Culture

Duct Tape Marketing

The Power Of Play In Business Culture written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Kristi Herold In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Kristi Herold. 00:52): Hello and welcome to another episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast. Like this show?

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Spam Laws, Email Marketing, and Compliance

Duct Tape Marketing

Spam Laws, Email Marketing, and Compliance written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Compliance laws reach a global market, so let’s visit a few that affect any international email your marketing team sends. Cyprus – Section 06 of the Regulation of Electronic Communications and Postal Services Law of 2004.

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200.000.000 mobile users, for starters – Q&A with Viber CEO Talmon Marco

The Next Web

The company is based in Cyprus with development centers in Belarus, Israel and China. Note that no other company has brought a mass-market VoIP solution to BlackBerry so far. What size is your staff, where are the offices located, and has the company ever raised funding? Viber is pretty small given the scope of what we do. Eventually.

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