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This bar in the Netherlands lets you pay for your beer with Bitcoins

Original post by The Next Web  A new Point Of Sale (POS) system that accepts Bitcoin payments launched in the Netherlands today, allowing patrons of the EMG Faktors bar to pay for their pints using the virtual currency. Developed by the Dutch company Bitcoin Café, the NUVOPOS  system enables customers at the bar in Groningen […]

Europe’s hottest startup capitals: Stockholm

Original post by TOM CHESHIRE via Wired This article was taken from the November 2013 issue of Wired magazine. For the third year, WIRED’s editors have visited the continent’s startup hubs to identify the ten tech cities you need to know about. Our conclusion: Europe is on a roll. Here are the 100 companies causing the greatest buzz, […]

Common mistakes MBAs make when trying to get hired at a startup

Original post by Thomas Eisenmann via QUARTZ Searching for a job with a startup can be frustrating and confusing for MBAs, especially when compared with the “tried-and-true” process of recruiting with big companies who visit campus. In turn, MBAs who seek employment with startups aggravate entrepreneurs by making an alarming array of mistakes. The good news: it […]

The Future of Banking: How the Financial World Will Change

By Bill Magana Financial fraud costs U.S. merchants about $190 billion every year, while consumers lost another $4.8 billion annually, according to Forbes. Whether you’re a small business or a private consumer — or both — the risk of bank-related fraud is enormous. Unfortunately, the channels for this type of theft are multifaceted and ever-evolving. But […]

Vienna Tech Scene

Cost of living compared to other world cities: 99th most expensive out the 342 cities featured in Numbeo’s 2013 cost of living index. As Austria’s capital and largest city, Vienna is perfectly positioned to become a major European tech hub. With a population of 2.4 million, the metropolitan area is home to more than 20% […]