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Story: DogeCoin (Doge) Accepted by Newegg and More about Volatility and Rainy Day Fund

By James Thorp

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DogeCoin started off as a meme currency way back in 2013.  Newegg recently stated. “We are now accepting dogecoin as an official payment method via BitPay.

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For clarity, Newegg are all things about PC hardware, gaming and tech.  Newegg are one of the leading tech-focused e-retailers in North America.

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It is very obvious that Newegg have been very quick to embrace the shift to cryptocurrency. Also, in 2014, they were the first major e-retailer to accept Bitcoin for purchases…

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Andrew Choi, Sr. Brand Manager of Newegg expressed, “The excitement and momentum around cryptocurrency are undeniable, and that the recent surge in Dogecoin value underscores the…

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They have provided the following details about making the payment:  “When completing an order on Newegg.

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Dogecoin recently warned:  “If someone asks you to send money before you can receive money, you're likely dealing with a scam.

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Also expressed, For real though guys keep some rationality when gambling on highly volatile assets like cryptocurrency.

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In response one of the DOGE holders stated, My Dogecoin are now worth almost as much as my rainy day fund and I only spent about $170 on Doge. Highly volatile... e.g. +1800%?

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