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Fake Press Release Claimed Kroger Would Accept Bitcoins

Specialty Food Association

A press release was fraudulently issued Friday that made the false claim that Kroger will begin accepting Bitcoin Cash. It was published on PR Newswire.

The story was picked up by a number of publications including SFA News Daily. 

“This communication was fraudulent and is unfounded and should be disregarded,” a Kroger spokesperson said.

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