With lower transaction fees and a significantly lessened risk of fraud than credit cards, Bitcoins are catching many retailers' eye. Although the dlobal digital currency's growth has been slower than anticipated, experts anticipate rampant growth in the coming years. The dollar value per Bitcoin has jumped around in the past few years, soaring to more than $1,000 in November 2013 and currently settling at about $300 per Bitcoin. 25,000+ merchants currently offer Bitcoin payment to attract new customers, according to United States-based bitcoin payment processor Coinbase.
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