Bitcoin ATMs have been installed is British Columbia’s Simon Fraser University (SFU)
28 May 2015, 03:11
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According to an announcement that has come from British Columbia’s Simon
Fraser University (SFU), the campus bookstore would begin accepting
Bitcoin payments starting 26th May. The official release informs that as
part of the initiative, SFU will install Bitcoin ATMs at its three
bookstore locations in Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver.
British Columbia’s Simon Fraser University (SFU) also ensures that the units are provided by Ontario-based ATM operator BitSent. Interestingly, those who know about the Bitcoin landscape in Canada, this is the same company that boasts eight ATM locations across Canada. Thus, BitSent is quite experienced when it comes to Bitcoin ATMs.
According to SFU executive director of ancillary services Mark McLaughlin the decision was made as part of an effort to increase conversation about innovation on campus. He was quoted saying that the only way to have an opinion about digital currencies is to learn about it, and everyone is providing a firsthand experience in that regard.
The press release from the organization informs that to promote the launch, events will be held on 27th and 28th May marking ATM debuts at SFU bookstores in Burnaby and Surrey. There are several special rewards for customers. For instance, the first 100 customers who spend CA$20 or more in Bitcoin, will receive CA$5 gift cards.
British Columbia’s Simon Fraser University (SFU) also ensures that the units are provided by Ontario-based ATM operator BitSent. Interestingly, those who know about the Bitcoin landscape in Canada, this is the same company that boasts eight ATM locations across Canada. Thus, BitSent is quite experienced when it comes to Bitcoin ATMs.
According to SFU executive director of ancillary services Mark McLaughlin the decision was made as part of an effort to increase conversation about innovation on campus. He was quoted saying that the only way to have an opinion about digital currencies is to learn about it, and everyone is providing a firsthand experience in that regard.
The press release from the organization informs that to promote the launch, events will be held on 27th and 28th May marking ATM debuts at SFU bookstores in Burnaby and Surrey. There are several special rewards for customers. For instance, the first 100 customers who spend CA$20 or more in Bitcoin, will receive CA$5 gift cards.
