“Would-be clients of upscale escorts in Birmingham, UK now have way to pay for escort services that’s just as discreet as cash and more secure: Bitcoin has officially entered the realm of sex work. The world’s oldest profession met the world’s youngest currency as escort agency Passion VIP announced it now accepts payment for its adult companionship services in bitcoin. Located in the second most populous British city (after London), Passion VIP is hoping the introduction of bitcoin payments will open up a new market by giving clients an alternative payment method.”
http://www.zdnet.com/the-worlds-first-bitcoin-escort-agency-7000021209/
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